2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1508962093 M.D.
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ERIC BROWN, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
358
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ERIC BROWN, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 358 claims across 129 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ERIC BROWN, M.D. filed 358 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC BROWN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ERIC BROWN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2006

NPI 1508962093

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

358 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Mexico

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

ERIC BROWN, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1508962093. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ERIC BROWN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3821 MASTHEAD ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 998-7400. NPI 1508962093 was issued on 09/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BROWN 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 358 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $84K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

3821 MASTHEAD ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

Provider Details

NPI 1508962093
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC BROWN, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

RENAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LTD.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ERIC BROWN, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 358 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

358
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
940
Total Day Supply
28,099
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$77K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
46
Chlorthalidone
43
Losartan Potassium
34
Lisinopril
32
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
29
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
18
Spironolactone
18
Carvedilol
17

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ERIC BROWN, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC BROWN, M.D.'s 358 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BROWN.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC BROWN, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIC BROWN, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIC BROWN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC BROWN, M.D. wrote 358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC BROWN, M.D. located?
ERIC BROWN, M.D. is located at 3821 MASTHEAD ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 998-7400.
What is ERIC BROWN, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIC BROWN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508962093, issued on 09/15/2006.
Does ERIC BROWN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC BROWN, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $77K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC BROWN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC BROWN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Chlorthalidone, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC BROWN, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIC BROWN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 358 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC BROWN, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIC BROWN, M.D.'s NPI is 1508962093 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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