2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1003865304 MD
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MICHAEL BROWN, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
459
Medicare Part D claims · 207 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
49.7237/100
▼ 33 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$410.71
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BROWN, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 459 claims across 207 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 49.7237/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $410.71 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL BROWN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 49.7237/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 459 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

49.7237/100
MIPS score · -33 vs avg
459
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

MICHAEL 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

50 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL BROWN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MICHAEL BROWN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2006

NPI 1003865304

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

459 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

49.7237/100 33.37629999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL BROWN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
49.7237/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 49.7237/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%49.7%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 49.7237/100 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.

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).

MICHAEL BROWN, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1003865304. 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.

MICHAEL BROWN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3999 DUTCHMANS LN, SUITE #3A, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40207, with a listed phone of (502) 897-7300. NPI 1003865304 was issued on 05/06/2006. 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 459 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 207 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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 49.7237/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 50.9198, Cost 64.826), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 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

3999 DUTCHMANS LN, SUITE #3A
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Provider Details

NPI 1003865304
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

49.7237
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
50.9198
Quality
64.826
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BROWN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ENT CARE CENTERS PLLC
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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

Total received

$411

Largest payer

Optinose US, 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 · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL BROWN, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 459 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.

459
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
207
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
612
Total Day Supply
12,491
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
14 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 70, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
54
Azelastine Hcl
48
Ofloxacin
39
Montelukast Sodium
36
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
32
Methylprednisolone
25
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
21
Cefdinir
19
Prednisone
18
Mometasone Furoate
17

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BROWN, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BROWN, MD's 459 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BROWN, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL BROWN, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL BROWN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BROWN, MD wrote 459 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 207 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL BROWN, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL BROWN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 49.7237/100 (Quality: 50.9198, Cost: 64.826). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL BROWN, MD located?
MICHAEL BROWN, MD is located at 3999 DUTCHMANS LN, SUITE #3A, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40207. Phone: (502) 897-7300.
What is MICHAEL BROWN, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL BROWN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003865304, issued on 05/06/2006.
Does MICHAEL BROWN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL BROWN, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL BROWN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL BROWN, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 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 MICHAEL BROWN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BROWN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BROWN, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BROWN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 459 Part D claims and 207 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BROWN, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL BROWN, MD's NPI is 1003865304 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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