2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538660329 APRN NP-C
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LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C

Nurse Practitioner in LONGVIEW, Texas. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 339 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C filed 3,051 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in LONGVIEW, Texas, prescribing 90% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,051 Top 11% higher than 89% 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

What does the federal data show about LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2018

NPI 1538660329

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,051 181% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN NP-C credentials at 448 E LOOP 281, LONGVIEW, TX, 75605, with a listed phone of (800) 993-8244. NPI 1538660329 was issued on 02/27/2018. 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 3,051 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 339 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $172K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

448 E LOOP 281
LONGVIEW, TX 75605

Provider Details

NPI 1538660329
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/27/2018

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C. To verify LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 3,051 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.

3,051
Total Claims
$172K
Total Drug Cost
339
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,089
Total Day Supply
179,169
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$122K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K
Opioid Claims
51 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 91, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C 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
158
Amlodipine Besylate
155
Levothyroxine Sodium
119
Lisinopril
96
Pantoprazole Sodium
80
Metoprolol Succinate
78
Gabapentin
73
Furosemide
72
Metformin Hcl
72
Potassium Chloride
72

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's 3,051 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's specialty?
LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LONGVIEW, Texas. Credentials: APRN NP-C.
How much does LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C wrote 3,051 Medicare Part D claims totaling $172K in drug costs for 339 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C located?
LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C is located at 448 E LOOP 281, LONGVIEW, TX, 75605. Phone: (800) 993-8244.
What is LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's NPI number?
LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538660329, issued on 02/27/2018.
Does LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $122K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C accept Medicare?
LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,051 Part D claims and 339 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's credentials?
LAURA BROWN, APRN NP-C's NPI is 1538660329 with credentials APRN NP-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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