2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851369458 CRNP CNS
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MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS

Nurse Practitioner in LIMA, Ohio. 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
442
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$48.38
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS filed 442 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in LIMA, Ohio.

442
Part D claims, 2023
$48.38
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

442 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/09/2006

NPI 1851369458

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

442 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Ohio

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

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).

MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP CNS credentials at 750 W HIGH ST, LIMA, OH, 45801, with a listed phone of (419) 227-1359. NPI 1851369458 was issued on 03/09/2006. 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 442 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. 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

750 W HIGH ST
LIMA, OH 45801

Provider Details

NPI 1851369458
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/09/2006

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 MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$48

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS. To verify MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

442
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
455
Total Day Supply
5,808
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
180

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 71, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS 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
Cephalexin
45
Azithromycin
33
Doxycycline Hyclate
31
Famotidine
31
Mupirocin
31
Prednisone
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
21
Azelastine Hcl
20
Amoxicillin
16
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
15

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS 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

MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's 442 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's specialty?
MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LIMA, Ohio. Credentials: CRNP CNS.
How much does MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS wrote 442 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
Where is MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS located?
MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS is located at 750 W HIGH ST, LIMA, OH, 45801. Phone: (419) 227-1359.
What is MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's NPI number?
MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851369458, issued on 03/09/2006.
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 MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Azithromycin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS accept Medicare?
MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 442 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's credentials?
MELBA BROWN, CRNP CNS's NPI is 1851369458 with credentials CRNP CNS. 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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