2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1083626519 M.D.
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JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in SANTA FE, 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 797 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
81 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. filed 11,222 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SANTA FE, New Mexico, prescribing 87% generic.

11K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

11,222 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSHUA 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2006

NPI 1083626519

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,222 313% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within New Mexico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4200 BECKNER RD, SANTA FE, NM, 87507, with a listed phone of (505) 477-2200. NPI 1083626519 was issued on 08/13/2006. 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 11,222 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 797 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

4200 BECKNER RD
SANTA FE, NM 87507

Provider Details

NPI 1083626519
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA 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.

NEXUS HEALTH PRIMARY CARE LLC
SANTA FE, 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).

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 JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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

JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 11,222 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.

11,222
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
797
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23,770
Total Day Supply
678,620
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$277K
Opioid Claims
431 (3.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
500

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 311, 75-84: 346, 85+: 128

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
650
Levothyroxine Sodium
455
Amlodipine Besylate
355
Lisinopril
338
Zolpidem Tartrate
305
Prednisone
274
Tamsulosin Hcl
270
Rosuvastatin Calcium
251
Losartan Potassium
244
Eliquis
Apixaban
213

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s 11,222 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SANTA FE, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. wrote 11,222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 797 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. located?
JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. is located at 4200 BECKNER RD, SANTA FE, NM, 87507. Phone: (505) 477-2200.
What is JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083626519, issued on 08/13/2006.
Does JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. had 431 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSHUA BROWN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,222 Part D claims and 797 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSHUA BROWN, M.D.'s NPI is 1083626519 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.

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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