James Brown, M.D.
NPI 1427169242 · Family Medicine Physician · Detroit, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Brown, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Detroit, MI (NPI 1427169242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427169242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301064316 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 367 | 112 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 362 | 113 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 359 | 122 |
| Losartan Potassium | 325 | 94 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 291 | 88 |
| Lisinopril | 163 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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 (1)
- 6147 Mapleridge DrFlint, MI 48532-2119Phone: (810) 924-9018
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2021-10-14
- Certified
- 2021-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Brown's NPI number?
- James Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427169242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Brown's specialty?
- James Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Brown located?
- James Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 13210 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48215-2704.
- What is James Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Brown is (313) 335-3444.
- Does James Brown accept Medicare?
- James Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — James Brown's NPI (1427169242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.