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FELECIA BROWN, CNM WHNP-BC

Midwife in MERIDIAN, Mississippi. 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
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)
What the federal data reveals: FELECIA BROWN, CNM WHNP-BC is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in MERIDIAN, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 914 claims across 49 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $328.04 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FELECIA BROWN, CNM WHNP-BC filed 914 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MERIDIAN, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

FELECIA BROWN, CNM WHNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/14/2009

NPI 1598902447

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

914 675% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 118

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Midwife compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Midwife share within Mississippi

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FELECIA BROWN, CNM WHNP-BC is a Midwife provider practicing in MERIDIAN, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM WHNP-BC. NPI: 1598902447. 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.

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. 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 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. 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.

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

2420 11TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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

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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