Paul Brown, MD
NPI 1659355774 · Gastroenterology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Brown, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1659355774).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659355774
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24669 (KY)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
508 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 | 114 | $117 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 60 | $58 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 59 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 | $155 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 43 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 760 | 197 |
| Omeprazole | 261 | 76 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 200 | 67 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 149 | 39 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 90 | 25 |
| Famotidine | 84 | 26 |
| Lansoprazole | 49 | 11 |
| Ondansetron Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,731 across 156 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
- 2005-12-01
- Last updated
- 2022-08-18
- Certified
- 2022-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Brown's NPI number?
- Paul Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659355774, 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 Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Brown located?
- Paul Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 1169 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217.
- What is Paul Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Brown is (502) 452-9567.
- 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 (1659355774) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.