James Brown, M.D.
NPI 1538456439 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Brown, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1538456439).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538456439
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD452960 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
687 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 | 209 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 105 | $175 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 64 | $209 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 53 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 43 | $116 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 292 | 69 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 209 | 61 |
| Varenicline Tartrate | 201 | 67 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 185 | 57 |
| Azithromycin | 170 | 66 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 142 | 33 |
| Azelastine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17,508 across 28 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
- 2011-06-30
- Last updated
- 2022-07-30
- Certified
- 2022-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Brown's NPI number?
- James Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538456439, 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 Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Brown located?
- James Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803-7952.
- What is James Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Brown is (863) 284-5050.
- 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 (1538456439) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.