2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1821012196
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WILLIAM BROWN

Gastroenterology Physician in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey. 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
680
Medicare Part D claims · 294 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$298.64
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM BROWN is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 680 claims across 294 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $298.64 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM BROWN filed 680 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM BROWN 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).

WILLIAM BROWN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2006

NPI 1821012196

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

680 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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).

WILLIAM BROWN is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1821012196. 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.

WILLIAM BROWN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider at 1 DIAMOND HILL RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ, 07922, with a listed phone of (908) 273-4300. NPI 1821012196 was issued on 07/27/2006. 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 680 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 294 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $145K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

1 DIAMOND HILL RD
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922

Provider Details

NPI 1821012196
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM BROWN 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.

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ

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 WILLIAM BROWN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$299

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

WILLIAM BROWN — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 680 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.

680
Total Claims
$145K
Total Drug Cost
294
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,441
Total Day Supply
39,166
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$96K
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 143, 75-84: 111, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
249
Famotidine
70
Sucralfate
41
Mesalamine
37
Pantoprazole Sodium
32
Mercaptopurine
14
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
12
Hydrocortisone
12
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM BROWN fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM BROWN's 680 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM BROWN's specialty?
WILLIAM BROWN specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey.
How much does WILLIAM BROWN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM BROWN wrote 680 Medicare Part D claims totaling $145K in drug costs for 294 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM BROWN located?
WILLIAM BROWN is located at 1 DIAMOND HILL RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ, 07922. Phone: (908) 273-4300.
What is WILLIAM BROWN's NPI number?
WILLIAM BROWN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821012196, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does WILLIAM BROWN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM BROWN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM BROWN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM BROWN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Famotidine, Sucralfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM BROWN accept Medicare?
WILLIAM BROWN appears in CMS Medicare data with 680 Part D claims and 294 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM BROWN's credentials?
WILLIAM BROWN's NPI is 1821012196. 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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