2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1497798557 MD
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KENNETH BROWN, MD

Psychiatry Physician in BRENTWOOD, New Hampshire. 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
461
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$12.5K
64 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH BROWN, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRENTWOOD, New Hampshire with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 461 claims across 21 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $12.5K across 64 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH BROWN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 461 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

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2006

NPI 1497798557

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

461 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Psychiatry Physician share within New Hampshire

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 0/100 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 Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in BRENTWOOD, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497798557. 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 Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 117 NORTH ROAD, BRENTWOOD, NH, 03833, with a listed phone of (603) 679-5335. NPI 1497798557 was issued on 06/14/2006. 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 461 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $118K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

117 NORTH ROAD
BRENTWOOD, NH 03833

Provider Details

NPI 1497798557
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 KENNETH BROWN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$12.5K

Largest payer

IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS 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

KENNETH BROWN, MD — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 461 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.

461
Total Claims
$118K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
467
Total Day Supply
13,390
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$102K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
46.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
44
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
38
Quetiapine Fumarate
32
Clonidine Hcl
29
Escitalopram Oxalate
28
Alprazolam Er
Alprazolam
25
Adderall Xr
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
22
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
19
Duloxetine Hcl
17
Buspirone Hcl
15

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

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

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH BROWN, MD's 461 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Hampshire

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH BROWN, MD's specialty?
KENNETH BROWN, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in BRENTWOOD, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH BROWN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH BROWN, MD wrote 461 Medicare Part D claims totaling $118K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH BROWN, MD's Medicare quality score?
KENNETH BROWN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). 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 117 NORTH ROAD, BRENTWOOD, NH, 03833. Phone: (603) 679-5335.
What is KENNETH BROWN, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH BROWN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497798557, issued on 06/14/2006.
Does KENNETH BROWN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH BROWN, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 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 Vraylar, Bupropion Xl, Quetiapine Fumarate. 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 461 Part D claims and 21 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 1497798557 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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