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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1699778076 MD
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Otolaryngology Physician in Beaufort, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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
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
78.9/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Kenneth Brown, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 490 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 78.9/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 490
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Kenneth Brown, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
79 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kenneth Brown, MD sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kenneth Brown, MD writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 39% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kenneth Brown, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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).
What does the federal data show about Kenneth Brown, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
490 4% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
78.9/100 4.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kenneth Brown, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 78.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 78.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kenneth Brown, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an 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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.5, Cost 47.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 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
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%
Otolaryngology Physician average
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.
What Kenneth Brown, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
86 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
81 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
64 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 34
Levothyroxine Sodium
34 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto… 24
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
24 claims
- Cefdinir 18
Cefdinir
18 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
16 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 14
Azelastine Hcl
14 claims
| 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.
10,893
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.
Dr. Wesley Abadie
M.D.
Greenville, SC
Dr. Mohamed Abdelwahab
MD
Charleston, SC
Dr. Mark Abrams
MD
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. Alston Adams
MD
Columbia, SC
Dauren Adilbay
Charleston, SC
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 78.9/100 (Quality: 91.5, Cost: 47.4). 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 10,893 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
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.
- 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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