2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1699778076 MD
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KENNETH BROWN, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in BEAUFORT, South 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
490
Medicare Part D claims · 217 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.9192/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH BROWN, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BEAUFORT, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 490 claims across 217 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.9192/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KENNETH BROWN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.9192 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 490 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH BROWN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KENNETH BROWN, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2005

NPI 1699778076

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

490 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

78.9192/100 4.180799999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH BROWN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.9192/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 78.9192/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 78.9192/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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KENNETH BROWN, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in BEAUFORT, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699778076. 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.

KENNETH BROWN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1231 RIBAUT RD, BEAUFORT, SC, 29902, with a listed phone of (843) 525-6622. NPI 1699778076 was issued on 05/31/2005. 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 490 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 217 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.9192/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.4569, Cost 47.4403), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1231 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, SC 29902

Provider Details

NPI 1699778076
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/31/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.9192
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.4569
Quality
47.4403
Cost
89
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KENNETH BROWN, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 490 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.

490
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
217
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
852
Total Day Supply
22,306
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
86
Omeprazole
81
Prednisone
64
Levothyroxine Sodium
34
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
24
Cefdinir
18
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16
Azelastine Hcl
14
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
14
Gabapentin
13

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How KENNETH BROWN, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH BROWN, MD's 490 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH BROWN, MD's specialty?
KENNETH BROWN, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BEAUFORT, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH BROWN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH BROWN, MD wrote 490 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 217 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH BROWN, MD's Medicare quality score?
KENNETH BROWN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.9192/100 (Quality: 91.4569, Cost: 47.4403). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH BROWN, MD located?
KENNETH BROWN, MD is located at 1231 RIBAUT RD, BEAUFORT, SC, 29902. Phone: (843) 525-6622.
What is KENNETH BROWN, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH BROWN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699778076, issued on 05/31/2005.
Does KENNETH BROWN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH BROWN, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH BROWN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH BROWN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Omeprazole, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH BROWN, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH BROWN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 490 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 KENNETH BROWN, MD's credentials?
KENNETH BROWN, MD's NPI is 1699778076 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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