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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1235428772 D.O.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,326 in Obstetrics & Gynecology 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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Prescribing volume
704
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.5/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$119.8K
153 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Brown, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 704 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.5/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 704
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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.
Richard Brown, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Brown, D.O. sits
This provider among obstetrics & gynecology physician peers
Across the 7,413 obstetrics & gynecology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Brown, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 50% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one obstetrics & gynecology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Brown, D.O.. 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, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
704 293% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.5/100 4.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Brown, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) - 87.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Richard Brown, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1140 GULF SHORES PARKWAY, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, with a listed phone of (251) 651-6550. NPI 1235428772 was issued on 04/05/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 704 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 163 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $138K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,326 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235428772 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/05/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.4763
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9526
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Richard Brown, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$119.8K
Largest payer
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
Most common payment type
Travel and Lodging
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 · Typical
Richard Brown, D.O. - brand share 19.0%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 704 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.
704
Total Claims
$138K
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 903
- Total Day Supply
- 23,631
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $81K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $57K
- Opioid Claims
- 28 (4.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 32
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 76% female / 24% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 84, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
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, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
174 claims
- Estradiol 50
Estradiol
50 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 28
Ondansetron Odt
28 claims
- Suboxone 26
Suboxone
26 claims
- Testosterone Cypio… 24
Testosterone Cypionate
24 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 22
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
22 claims
- Myrbetriq 21
Myrbetriq
21 claims
- Zubsolv 20
Zubsolv
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 174 |
| Estradiol | 50 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 28 |
| Suboxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 26 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 24 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 21 |
| Zubsolv Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 20 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 17 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Richard Brown, D.O. fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Brown, D.O.'s 704 claims are above the specialty average of 179.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
Dr. Rachel Acuff
MD
Madison, AL
Dr. Jon Adcock
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Edith Aguayo
MD
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Justin Aldred
D.O
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Amanda Alexander-Wall
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Brown, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Richard Brown, D.O. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Richard Brown, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Brown, D.O. wrote 704 Medicare Part D claims totaling $138K in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Brown, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Brown, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5/100 (Quality: 75). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Brown, D.O. located? ▼
Richard Brown, D.O. is located at 1140 GULF SHORES PARKWAY, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542. Phone: (251) 651-6550.
What is Richard Brown, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Richard Brown, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235428772, issued on 04/05/2011.
Does Richard Brown, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Brown, D.O.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $81K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Brown, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Brown, D.O. had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Brown, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Brown, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Estradiol, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Brown, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Brown, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 704 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Brown, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Richard Brown, D.O.'s NPI is 1235428772 with credentials D.O.. 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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