2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1568474427 MD
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MICHELLE BROWN, MD

Acupuncturist in MONTEREY, California. 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
16
Medicare Part D claims · Acupuncturist avg: 797
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$129.17
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHELLE BROWN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
16
Part D claims, 2023
$129.17
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.

MICHELLE 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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about MICHELLE BROWN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2006

NPI 1568474427

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Acupuncturist share within California

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHELLE BROWN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acupuncturist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 100/100 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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MICHELLE BROWN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD credentials at 991 CASS ST, MONTEREY, CA, 93940, with a listed phone of (831) 655-9450. NPI 1568474427 was issued on 08/12/2006. 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 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $822 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

991 CASS ST
MONTEREY, CA 93940

Provider Details

NPI 1568474427
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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

Total received

$129

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHELLE BROWN, MD. To verify MICHELLE BROWN, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California 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.

16
Total Claims
$822
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16
Total Day Supply
246
Generic Drug Cost
$205

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.22

Acupuncturist Overview

How MICHELLE BROWN, MD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHELLE BROWN, MD's 16 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE BROWN, MD's specialty?
MICHELLE BROWN, MD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in MONTEREY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHELLE BROWN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE BROWN, MD wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $822 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is MICHELLE BROWN, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHELLE BROWN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHELLE BROWN, MD located?
MICHELLE BROWN, MD is located at 991 CASS ST, MONTEREY, CA, 93940. Phone: (831) 655-9450.
What is MICHELLE BROWN, MD's NPI number?
MICHELLE BROWN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568474427, issued on 08/12/2006.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MICHELLE BROWN, MD accept Medicare?
MICHELLE BROWN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE BROWN, MD's credentials?
MICHELLE BROWN, MD's NPI is 1568474427 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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