Charles Browning, FNP-C
NPI 1295302024 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Browning, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1295302024).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295302024
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 225068 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
118 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 44 | $10 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 42 | $3 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 21 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 11 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$16 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 321 | 120 |
| Lisinopril | 221 | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 210 | 75 |
| Omeprazole | 176 | 65 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 162 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 153 | 54 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$379 across 27 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
- 2021-06-09
- Last updated
- 2025-11-03
- Certified
- 2025-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Browning's NPI number?
- Charles Browning's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295302024, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Browning's specialty?
- Charles Browning is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Charles Browning located?
- Charles Browning's practice location on file with NPPES is 305 W College Ave, Shelby, NC 28152-8111.
- What is Charles Browning's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Browning is (704) 818-9200.
- Does Charles Browning accept Medicare?
- Charles Browning is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Browning's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Browning's NPI (1295302024) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.