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NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM

Podiatrist in SANDUSKY, 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
548
Medicare Part D claims · 249 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
MIPS score
86.0904/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$212.47
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SANDUSKY, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 548 claims across 249 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.0904/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $212.47 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.0904 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 548 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2006

NPI 1861458333

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

548 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

86.0904/100 2.990400000000008% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Podiatrist share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.0904/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 86.0904/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 86.0904/100 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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NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in SANDUSKY, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1861458333. 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.

NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 3006 CAMPBELL ST, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870, with a listed phone of (419) 626-2990. NPI 1861458333 was issued on 04/25/2006. 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 548 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 249 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.4%. 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 86.0904/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.4281, Cost 80.04), 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

3006 CAMPBELL ST
SANDUSKY, OH 44870

Provider Details

NPI 1861458333
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.0904
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.4281
Quality
80.04
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM 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.

NORTHERN OHIO MEDICAL SPECIALISTS LLC
NORWALK, OH

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

Total received

$212

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

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 NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM. To verify NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM'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.

548
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
249
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
565
Total Day Supply
8,097
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
112 (20.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
185

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 64, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
81
Ammonium Lactate
70
Clindamycin Hcl
70
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
68
Cephalexin
62
Methylprednisolone
51
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
38
Meloxicam
24
Azithromycin
17
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
14

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

Podiatrist Overview

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

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

NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM's 548 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM's specialty?
NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in SANDUSKY, Ohio. Credentials: DPM.
How much does NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM wrote 548 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 249 beneficiaries.
What is NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM's Medicare quality score?
NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.0904/100 (Quality: 74.4281, Cost: 80.04). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM located?
NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM is located at 3006 CAMPBELL ST, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870. Phone: (419) 626-2990.
What is NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM's NPI number?
NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861458333, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM had 112 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.4%.
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 NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Ammonium Lactate, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 548 Part D claims and 249 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM's credentials?
NICHOLAS BROWN, DPM's NPI is 1861458333 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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