2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1023159647 PA-C
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KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C

Specialist in WINDSOR, North Carolina. 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 505 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$475.93
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in WINDSOR, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 505 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $475.93 across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C filed 11,546 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WINDSOR, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2007

NPI 1023159647

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,546 683% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Specialist share within North Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C is a Specialist provider practicing in WINDSOR, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1023159647. 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.

KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding PA-C credentials at 104 RHODES AVE, WINDSOR, NC, 27983, with a listed phone of (252) 794-3042. NPI 1023159647 was issued on 02/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BINION-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 11,546 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 505 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

104 RHODES AVE
WINDSOR, NC 27983

Provider Details

NPI 1023159647
Specialty Specialist
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2007

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 KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$476

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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

KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 11,546 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.

11,546
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
505
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26,048
Total Day Supply
765,928
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$271K
Opioid Claims
467 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
217

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 118, 65-74: 228, 75-84: 112, 85+: 47

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
585
Amlodipine Besylate
418
Potassium Chloride
398
Omeprazole
313
Gabapentin
260
Losartan Potassium
242
Hydrochlorothiazide
227
Hydralazine Hcl
183
Furosemide
180
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
174

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

Specialist Overview

How KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C's 11,546 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BINION-BROWN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C's specialty?
KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C specializes in Specialist and practices in WINDSOR, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C wrote 11,546 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 505 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C located?
KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C is located at 104 RHODES AVE, WINDSOR, NC, 27983. Phone: (252) 794-3042.
What is KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C's NPI number?
KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023159647, issued on 02/08/2007.
Does KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C had 467 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C accept Medicare?
KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,546 Part D claims and 505 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C's credentials?
KAREEN BINION-BROWN, PA-C's NPI is 1023159647 with credentials PA-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

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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