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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1477654317 M.D.
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Family Medicine Physician in Elizabeth, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 656 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.6/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Richard Brown, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 6,845 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 74.6/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1477654317 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-BELOW · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1477654317
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-BELOW 74.6/100
- RX-MID 6,845
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,321 in Indiana
- PHOTO-FINISH Jerry Allison · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Brown · this pro…
Brown · this provider
74.6 MIPS pts
- Heather Dalton ·…
Heather Dalton
74.6 MIPS pts
- David Rodriguez …
David Rodriguez
74.6 MIPS pts
- Terri Hyatt · near
Terri Hyatt
74.6 MIPS pts
- Jerry Allison · …
Jerry Allison
74.6 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Richard Brown, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
75 ≥ 13th percentile 13% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Brown, M.D. sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Brown, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 77% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Brown, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Brown, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Richard Brown, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,845 100% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.6/100 8.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Brown, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477654317 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/25/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.5921
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
46.0943
Quality
69.2128
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Richard Brown, M.D. 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.
Harrison County Hospital
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Corydon, IN
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 151331
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Richard Brown, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 6,845 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.
6,845
Total Claims
$311K
Total Drug Cost
656
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,226
- Total Day Supply
- 374,173
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $215K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $96K
- Opioid Claims
- 114 (1.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 480
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 87, 65-74: 308, 75-84: 198, 85+: 63
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Brown, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
381 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
250 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
245 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
245 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
234 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
168 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
166 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
163 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 381 |
| Lisinopril | 250 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 245 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 245 |
| Losartan Potassium | 234 |
| Gabapentin | 168 |
| Carvedilol | 166 |
| Metformin Hcl | 163 |
| Omeprazole | 162 |
| Meloxicam | 141 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Richard Brown, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Brown, M.D.'s 6,845 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Brown, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (74.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
One of 3,321 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Faryaal Aamir
MD
Boonville, IN
Dr. Troy Abbott
MD
Muncie, IN
Dr. Musa Abdalla
M. D.
Lagrange, IN
Dr. Azra Abdullah
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Daniel Abel
M.D.
Mishawaka, IN
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Brown, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Richard Brown, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Elizabeth, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Richard Brown, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Brown, M.D. wrote 6,845 Medicare Part D claims totaling $311K in drug costs for 656 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Brown, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Brown, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.6/100 (Quality: 46.1, Cost: 69.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Brown, M.D. located? ▼
Richard Brown, M.D. is located at 5855 N HWY 11 SE, Elizabeth, IN, 47117. Phone: (812) 969-2959.
What is Richard Brown, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Richard Brown, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477654317, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does Richard Brown, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Brown, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $215K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Brown, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Brown, M.D. had 114 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Brown, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Brown, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Brown, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Brown, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,845 Part D claims and 656 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Brown, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Richard Brown, M.D.'s NPI is 1477654317 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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