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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1679587794 MD
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Asheboro, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,463 in Emergency 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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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 536 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Robert Brown, MD filed 1,032 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in Asheboro, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Robert Brown, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,032 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Robert Brown, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Robert Brown, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,032 193% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Emergency Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Robert Brown, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 197B NC HWY 42N, Asheboro, NC, 27203, with a listed phone of (336) 625-2560. NPI 1679587794 was issued on 07/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,032 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 536 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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 | 1679587794 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Robert 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.
Mediq Urgent Care PC
Greensboro, NC
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
Robert Brown, MD - brand share 5.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,032 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.
1,032
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
536
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,044
- Total Day Supply
- 11,634
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 434
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 85, 65-74: 250, 75-84: 163, 85+: 38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Brown, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
174 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
92 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
74 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 64
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
64 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 62
Doxycycline Monohydrate
62 claims
- Methocarbamol 43
Methocarbamol
43 claims
- Paxlovid (Eua) 42
Paxlovid (Eua)
42 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 41
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
41 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 174 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 92 |
| Azithromycin | 74 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 64 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 62 |
| Methocarbamol | 43 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 42 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 41 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 40 |
| Ibuprofen | 33 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Robert Brown, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,463
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Brown, MD's 1,032 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brown.
Stephanny Acevedo Martinez
Greenville, NC
Dr. Joanna Adams
M.D.
Greenville, NC
Dr. John Adams
M.D.
Oxford, NC
Dr. Victor Adan
MD
Franklin, NC
Dr. Juliana Adedoyin
MD
Greenville, NC
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Emergency Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Brown, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Brown, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Asheboro, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Brown, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Brown, MD wrote 1,032 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 536 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Brown, MD located? ▼
Robert Brown, MD is located at 197B NC HWY 42N, Asheboro, NC, 27203. Phone: (336) 625-2560.
What is Robert Brown, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Brown, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679587794, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does Robert Brown, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Brown, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,463 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Brown, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Brown, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Brown, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Brown, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,032 Part D claims and 536 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Brown, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Brown, MD's NPI is 1679587794 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
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.
- 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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