Christopher Brown, MD
NPI 1467567735 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Brown, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1467567735).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467567735
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2001-01018 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,748 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 435 | $52 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 217 | $36 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 174 | $228 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 153 | $104 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 148 | $36 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 144 | $348 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 123 | 79 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 120 | 95 |
| Gabapentin | 91 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 91 | 62 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 | 17 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 34 | 21 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41,317 across 39 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
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2012-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Brown's NPI number?
- Christopher Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467567735, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Brown located?
- Christopher Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000.
- What is Christopher Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Brown is (919) 684-8111.
- 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 (1467567735) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.