2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1245676808 MD
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SANDRA BROWN, MD

Hospitalist Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
What the federal data reveals: SANDRA BROWN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23 claims .

What stands out: SANDRA BROWN, MD filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SANDRA 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).

SANDRA BROWN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2013

NPI 1245676808

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SANDRA BROWN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245676808. 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.

SANDRA BROWN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2301 ERWIN ROAD DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, DURHAM, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 684-2496. NPI 1245676808 was issued on 05/22/2013. 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $756 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

2301 ERWIN ROAD DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
DURHAM, NC 27710

Provider Details

NPI 1245676808
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANDRA 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.

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
DURHAM, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

23
Total Claims
$756
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24
Total Day Supply
688
Generic Drug Cost
$387

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How SANDRA BROWN, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

SANDRA BROWN, MD's 23 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist 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.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA BROWN, MD's specialty?
SANDRA BROWN, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SANDRA BROWN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA BROWN, MD wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $756 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA BROWN, MD located?
SANDRA BROWN, MD is located at 2301 ERWIN ROAD DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, DURHAM, NC, 27710. Phone: (919) 684-2496.
What is SANDRA BROWN, MD's NPI number?
SANDRA BROWN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245676808, issued on 05/22/2013.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SANDRA BROWN, MD accept Medicare?
SANDRA BROWN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 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 SANDRA BROWN, MD's credentials?
SANDRA BROWN, MD's NPI is 1245676808 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.
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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