2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1851400758 M.D.
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THOMAS BROWN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 327 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
49.5589/100
▼ 34 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$192.85
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS BROWN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 327 beneficiaries — 27% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 49.5589/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $192.85 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THOMAS BROWN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 49.5589 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,704 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS 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).

THOMAS BROWN, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1851400758

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,704 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

49.5589/100 33.54109999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
49.5589/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 49.5589/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%49.6%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 49.5589/100 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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THOMAS BROWN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1851400758. 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.

THOMAS BROWN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1406 TUSCULUM BLVD STE 1000, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37745, with a listed phone of (423) 639-6848. NPI 1851400758 was issued on 08/30/2006. 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 1,704 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $136K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% generic by claim count. 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 49.5589/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 31.863), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

1406 TUSCULUM BLVD STE 1000
GREENEVILLE, TN 37745

Provider Details

NPI 1851400758
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

49.5589
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
31.863
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS 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.

GREENEVILLE EYE CLINIC
GREENEVILLE, TN

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 THOMAS BROWN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$193

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

THOMAS BROWN, M.D. — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 1,704 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.

1,704
Total Claims
$136K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,132
Total Day Supply
89,405
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$114K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 138, 85+: 57

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
799
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
164
Timolol Maleate
136
Brimonidine Tartrate
118
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
90
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
70
Dorzolamide Hcl
41
Restasis
Cyclosporine
41
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
25
Doxycycline Hyclate
21

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How THOMAS BROWN, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s 1,704 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS BROWN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS BROWN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BROWN, M.D. wrote 1,704 Medicare Part D claims totaling $136K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THOMAS BROWN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 49.5589/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 31.863). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS BROWN, M.D. located?
THOMAS BROWN, M.D. is located at 1406 TUSCULUM BLVD STE 1000, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37745. Phone: (423) 639-6848.
What is THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851400758, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does THOMAS BROWN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $114K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS BROWN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS BROWN, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS BROWN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,704 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS BROWN, M.D.'s NPI is 1851400758 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

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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