Christopher Brown, MD
NPI 1053586479 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Canandaigua, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Brown, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Canandaigua, NY (NPI 1053586479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053586479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 265161 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
401 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 | 123 | $126 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 57 | $68 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 57 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 | $166 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 37 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- Duke Medical Ctr200 Trent DriveDurham, NC 27710-0001Phone: (919) 613-7797
- 875 Pre Emption RdGeneva, NY 14456Phone: (315) 789-5061Fax: (315) 789-5071
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-26
- Last updated
- 2021-05-04
- Certified
- 2021-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Brown's NPI number?
- Christopher Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053586479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Brown's specialty?
- Christopher Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Brown located?
- Christopher Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 S Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424-2126.
- What is Christopher Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Brown is (585) 412-6491.
- Does Christopher Brown accept Medicare?
- Christopher Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Brown's NPI (1053586479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.