Caroline Brown, MSN, MA, NP-BC
NPI 1013313873 · Nurse Practitioner · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Brown, MSN, MA, NP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1013313873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013313873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, MA, NP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-156470 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
737 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 354 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 93 | $73 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 66 | $8 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 62 | $13 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 55 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 35 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 34 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 34 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 32 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | — |
| Lorazepam | 20 | — |
| Omeprazole | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,787 across 81 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-11-06
- Last updated
- 2023-07-06
- Certified
- 2023-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Brown's NPI number?
- Caroline Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013313873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Brown's specialty?
- Caroline Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Caroline Brown located?
- Caroline Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 551 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-2316.
- What is Caroline Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Brown is (828) 212-7021.
- Does Caroline Brown accept Medicare?
- Caroline Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Brown's NPI (1013313873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.