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2026 NPPES data Midwife NPI 1598902447 CNM WHNP-BC
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Midwife in Meridian, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,918 in Midwife, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
914
Medicare Part D claims · 49 beneficiaries · Midwife avg: 118
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$328.04
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC filed 914 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Midwife in Meridian, Mississippi, prescribing 83% generic.
- 914
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $328.04
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
914 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Midwife
Medicare Part D claims
914 8× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Midwife compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding CNM WHNP-BC credentials at 2420 11TH ST, Meridian, MS, 39301, with a listed phone of (601) 485-8974. NPI 1598902447 was issued on 01/14/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 914 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 49 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $461K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598902447 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Midwife |
| Credentials | CNM WHNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/14/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC 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.
Anderson Physician Alliance Inc
Meridian, MS
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$328
Largest payer
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC - brand share 17.0%
Midwife average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 914 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.
914
Total Claims
$461K
Total Drug Cost
49
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 946
- Total Day Supply
- 27,704
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $426K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $36K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.92
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 15, 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 Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Invega Sustenna
Invega Sustenna
78 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
77 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
59 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
52 claims
- Lithium Carbonate
Lithium Carbonate
51 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
50 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
45 claims
- Estradiol
Estradiol
45 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Invega Sustenna Paliperidone Palmitate | 78 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 77 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 59 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 52 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 51 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 50 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 45 |
| Estradiol | 45 |
| Olanzapine | 43 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 37 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Midwife Overview
How Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.
5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's 914 claims are above the specialty average of 118.
Nearby Midwife Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
Dr. April Croucher
CPM
Gulfport, MS
Dr. Aurielle Fields
CPM
Hernando, MS
Dr. Kristina Harper
CPM, LM
Olive Branch, MS
Jessica Hernandez
Tupelo, MS
Dr. Kathleen Hill
CNM
Meridian, MS
Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Midwife peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC specializes in Midwife and practices in Meridian, Mississippi. Credentials: CNM WHNP-BC.
How much does Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC wrote 914 Medicare Part D claims totaling $461K in drug costs for 49 beneficiaries.
Where is Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC located? ▼
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC is located at 2420 11TH ST, Meridian, MS, 39301. Phone: (601) 485-8974.
What is Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598902447, issued on 01/14/2009.
Does Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $426K in brand drug costs.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Invega Sustenna, Trazodone Hcl, Divalproex Sodium Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 914 Part D claims and 49 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Felecia Brown, CNM WHNP-BC's NPI is 1598902447 with credentials CNM WHNP-BC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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