NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1396988762 NP-C
Verify on CMS → Gary Brown, NP-C
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Tazewell, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,597 in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 342 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$79.58
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Gary Brown, NP-C filed 11,567 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Tazewell, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.
- 12K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $79.58
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥98th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Gary Brown, NP-C
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1396988762), first enumerated 04/14/2009.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 11,567 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$79.58 in reported industry payments (5 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1396988762 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-HEAVY · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1396988762
- ENUM-MID 2009
- TAX-MID 11K Primary Care
- RX-HEAVY 12K claims
- BOOK-THIN 243 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Marilyn Davies · 2009
Gary Brown, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
11,567 ≥ 98th percentile 98% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Gary Brown, NP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
11,567 8× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396988762 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/14/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gary Brown, NP-C 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.
Brown Family Practice, Inc.
Tazewell, TN
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 Gary Brown, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$80
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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
Gary Brown, NP-C - brand share 11.0%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 11,567 2024 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 2024.
11,567
Total Claims
$894K
Total Drug Cost
342
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 18,273.9
- Total Day Supply
- 518,613
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $762K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $127K
- Opioid Claims
- 645 (5.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 333
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 115, 65-74: 145, 75-84: 57, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gary Brown, NP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
450 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
397 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
315 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
289 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
271 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
257 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
233 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
230 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 450 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 397 |
| Gabapentin | 315 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 289 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 271 |
| Omeprazole | 257 |
| Lisinopril | 233 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 230 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 225 |
| Furosemide | 225 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Gary Brown, NP-C fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,597
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,471
Avg Claims per Provider
Gary Brown, NP-C's 11,567 claims are above the specialty average of 1,471.
Nationwide Primary Care Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Brown, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2009)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
One of 243 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Anna Adams
FNP-BC
Ramer, TN
Tracie Adams
FNP-C
Lafayette, TN
Titilola Adebanjo
N.P.
Memphis, TN
Mofoluwasho Adenekan
FNP
Knoxville, TN
Trenika Alexander-Gorea
DNP FNP-BC
Memphis, TN
Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Brown, NP-C's specialty? ▼
Gary Brown, NP-C specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Tazewell, Tennessee. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Gary Brown, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Gary Brown, NP-C wrote 11,567 Medicare Part D claims totaling $894K in drug costs for 342 beneficiaries.
Where is Gary Brown, NP-C located? ▼
Gary Brown, NP-C is located at 1582 N BROAD ST, Tazewell, TN, 37879. Phone: (423) 626-0277.
What is Gary Brown, NP-C's NPI number? ▼
Gary Brown, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396988762, issued on 04/14/2009.
Does Gary Brown, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gary Brown, NP-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $762K in brand drug costs.
Does Gary Brown, NP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gary Brown, NP-C had 645 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,597 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,471 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gary Brown, NP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gary Brown, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gary Brown, NP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Gary Brown, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,567 Part D claims and 342 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gary Brown, NP-C's credentials? ▼
Gary Brown, NP-C's NPI is 1396988762 with credentials NP-C. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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