2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1659355162 M.D.
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DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in EDEN, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. filed 3,797 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in EDEN, North Carolina.

4K
Part D claims, 2023

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DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,797 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2005

NPI 1659355162

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,797 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 207 E MEADOW RD, EDEN, NC, 27288, with a listed phone of (336) 864-2795. NPI 1659355162 was issued on 11/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWNING most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,797 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $223K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

207 E MEADOW RD
EDEN, NC 27288

Provider Details

NPI 1659355162
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/30/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,797
Total Claims
$223K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,212
Total Day Supply
150,844
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 78, 65-74: 57, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
279
Lisinopril
273
Atorvastatin Calcium
240
Metformin Hcl
181
Metoprolol Succinate
120
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
108
Sertraline Hcl
90
Losartan Potassium
82
Omeprazole
82
Rosuvastatin Calcium
80

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.'s 3,797 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BROWNING.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.'s specialty?
DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in EDEN, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. wrote 3,797 Medicare Part D claims totaling $223K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
Where is DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. located?
DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. is located at 207 E MEADOW RD, EDEN, NC, 27288. Phone: (336) 864-2795.
What is DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.'s NPI number?
DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659355162, issued on 11/30/2005.
Does DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. accept Medicare?
DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,797 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.'s credentials?
DOUGLAS BROWNING, M.D.'s NPI is 1659355162 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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