Christopher Brown, M.D.
NPI 1285650234 · Specialist · Teaneck, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Brown, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Teaneck, NJ (NPI 1285650234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285650234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA07355600 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
8,106 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 2,284 | $142 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 1,173 | $17 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 934 | $41 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 665 | $40 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 407 | $45 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 390 | $39 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,002 | 261 |
| Timolol Maleate | 309 | 93 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 231 | 63 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 224 | 62 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 130 | 115 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 94 | 45 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 84 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,175 across 55 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Brown's NPI number?
- Christopher Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285650234, 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 Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Christopher Brown located?
- Christopher Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 751 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666-4242.
- What is Christopher Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Brown is (201) 833-0006.
- 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 (1285650234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.