Paul Brown, PA
NPI 1649682428 · Physician Assistant · Huron, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Brown, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Huron, SD (NPI 1649682428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649682428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0921 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
238 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 66 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 50 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 48 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 28 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 27 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 19 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$16 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 166 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 99 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 90 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 74 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 65 | 14 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 65 | 14 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$130 across 8 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 (1)
- 806 8th StreetSpringfield, SD 57062Phone: (605) 369-2627
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-28
- Last updated
- 2019-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Brown's NPI number?
- Paul Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649682428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Brown's specialty?
- Paul Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Brown located?
- Paul Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 18th St Sw Ste 27, Huron, SD 57350.
- What is Paul Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Brown is (605) 554-1015.
- Does Paul Brown accept Medicare?
- Paul Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Brown's NPI (1649682428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.