2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1841327178 DPM
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LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM

Podiatrist in CENTER LINE, Michigan. 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% 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
$127.62
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in CENTER LINE, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 86 claims across 48 beneficiaries — 13% 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 $127.62 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2007

NPI 1841327178

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

86 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Podiatrist share within Michigan

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Michigan

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 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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LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in CENTER LINE, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1841327178. 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.

LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 25511 VAN DYKE AVE STE 100, CENTER LINE, MI, 48015, with a listed phone of (586) 758-5770. NPI 1841327178 was issued on 02/27/2007. 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

25511 VAN DYKE AVE STE 100
CENTER LINE, MI 48015

Provider Details

NPI 1841327178
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/27/2007

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 LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$128

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM. To verify LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 86 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.

86
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
106
Total Day Supply
2,167
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$987
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14
Gender Split
44% female / 56% 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
Gabapentin
16

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

Podiatrist Overview

How LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's 86 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's specialty?
LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in CENTER LINE, Michigan. Credentials: DPM.
How much does LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
What is LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's Medicare quality score?
LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM 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 LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM located?
LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM is located at 25511 VAN DYKE AVE STE 100, CENTER LINE, MI, 48015. Phone: (586) 758-5770.
What is LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's NPI number?
LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841327178, issued on 02/27/2007.
Does LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM accept Medicare?
LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's credentials?
LAWRENCE BROWN, DPM's NPI is 1841327178 with credentials DPM. 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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