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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1356320881 MD
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Gastroenterology Physician in Abingdon, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,567 in Gastroenterology Physician, 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
909
Medicare Part D claims · 217 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$526.89
18 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
Joseph Brown, MD filed 909 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Abingdon, Virginia, prescribing 74% generic.
- 909
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Joseph Brown, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
909 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Brown, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Joseph Brown, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
909 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Joseph Brown, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, Abingdon, VA, 24211, with a listed phone of (276) 258-3600. NPI 1356320881 was issued on 01/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 909 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 217 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $717K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1356320881 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/12/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Brown, MD 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.
Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation
Abingdon, VA
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 Joseph Brown, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$527
Largest payer
Janssen Biotech, 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 · Above average
Joseph Brown, MD - brand share 26.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 909 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.
909
Total Claims
$717K
Total Drug Cost
217
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,235
- Total Day Supply
- 34,597
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $685K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $32K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 43
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.76
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 89, 65-74: 81, 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 Joseph Brown, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
198 claims
- Colestipol Hcl
Colestipol Hcl
109 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 78
Pantoprazole Sodium
78 claims
- Linzess 61
Linzess
61 claims
- Metoclopramide Hcl 57
Metoclopramide Hcl
57 claims
- Sucralfate 33
Sucralfate
33 claims
- Xifaxan 32
Xifaxan
32 claims
- Esomeprazole Magne… 27
Esomeprazole Magnesium
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 198 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 109 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 78 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 61 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 57 |
| Sucralfate | 33 |
| Xifaxan Rifaximin | 32 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 27 |
| Vemlidy Tenofovir Alafenamide | 24 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Joseph Brown, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Brown, MD's 909 claims are above the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
Dr. Mahmood Abedi
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Mohammad Abidi
MD
Manassas, VA
Dr. Souheil Abou Assi
M.D.
Richmond, VA
Dr. Emad Abuhamda
MD
Alexandria, VA
Dr. Jason Adam
M.D.
North Chesterfield, VA
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Brown, MD's specialty? ▼
Joseph Brown, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Abingdon, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joseph Brown, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Brown, MD wrote 909 Medicare Part D claims totaling $717K in drug costs for 217 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Brown, MD located? ▼
Joseph Brown, MD is located at 16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE, Abingdon, VA, 24211. Phone: (276) 258-3600.
What is Joseph Brown, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Brown, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356320881, issued on 01/12/2006.
Does Joseph Brown, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Brown, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $685K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Brown, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Brown, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Colestipol Hcl, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Brown, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Brown, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 909 Part D claims and 217 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Brown, MD's credentials? ▼
Joseph Brown, MD's NPI is 1356320881 with credentials MD. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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