Cheryl Brown, MD
NPI 1497739981 · Nephrology Physician · Madisonville, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheryl Brown, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Madisonville, LA (NPI 1497739981).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497739981
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 022560 (LA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
519 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 | 315 | $119 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 125 | $329 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 54 | $168 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 25 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $111–$329 (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 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 498 | 162 |
| Furosemide | 244 | 102 |
| Allopurinol | 158 | 52 |
| Paricalcitol | 139 | 34 |
| Amiloride Hcl | 134 | 37 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 133 | 41 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 115 | 43 |
| Cinacalcet Hcl | 107 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$278 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 806 Riverside Dr Ste aFranklinton, LA 70438-3603Phone: (985) 845-9000
- 807 Riverside DrFranklinton, LA 70438-3635Phone: (985) 845-9000Fax: (985) 845-9003
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2026-02-04
- Certified
- 2026-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheryl Brown's NPI number?
- Cheryl Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497739981, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheryl Brown's specialty?
- Cheryl Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cheryl Brown located?
- Cheryl Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 397 Highway 21, Madisonville, LA 70447-3407.
- What is Cheryl Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheryl Brown is (985) 845-9000.
- Does Cheryl Brown accept Medicare?
- Cheryl Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheryl Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheryl Brown's NPI (1497739981) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.