Karen Brown, PA-C
NPI 1417191503 · Medical Physician Assistant · Fairfield, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Brown, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Fairfield, CT (NPI 1417191503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417191503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2256 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
17 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
207 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 | 119 | $114 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 50 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$139 (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 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 142 | 26 |
| Pregabalin | 117 | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 113 | 27 |
| Rimegepant Sulfatebrand: Nurtec Odt | 111 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 106 | 31 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 91 | 17 |
| Zonisamide | 86 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-21
- Last updated
- 2019-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Brown's NPI number?
- Karen Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417191503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Brown's specialty?
- Karen Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Brown located?
- Karen Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, CT 06824.
- What is Karen Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Brown is (203) 333-1133.
- Does Karen Brown accept Medicare?
- Karen Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Brown's NPI (1417191503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.