David Brown, M.D.
NPI 1548368509 · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Brown, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1548368509).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548368509
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H5425 (TX)
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
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
6,579 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,639 | $42 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,934 | $147 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,288 | $130 |
| Unclassified BiologicsJ3590 | 311 | $2,659 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 91 | $38 |
| Unclassified DrugsJ3490 | 83 | $1,709 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 66 | 40 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 60 | 25 |
| Latanoprost | 27 | 11 |
| Timolol Maleate | 25 | 12 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 14 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 14 | — |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 14 | 13 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52,326 across 88 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2017-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Brown's NPI number?
- David Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548368509, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Brown's specialty?
- David Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Brown located?
- David Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 6560 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2727.
- What is David Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Brown is (713) 524-3434.
- Does David Brown accept Medicare?
- David Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — David Brown's NPI (1548368509) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.