Melodie Brown, M.D.
NPI 1659363299 · Family Medicine Physician · Charlevoix, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melodie Brown, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Charlevoix, MI (NPI 1659363299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659363299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MB070397 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
211 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 162 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 24 | $73 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 13 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 12 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$168 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 64 | 63 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 43 | 43 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 26 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 19 | 19 |
| Methylprednisolone | 15 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 14705 W Upright StCharlevoix, MI 49720Phone: (231) 547-8544
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-19
- Last updated
- 2024-03-17
- Certified
- 2024-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melodie Brown's NPI number?
- Melodie Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659363299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melodie Brown's specialty?
- Melodie Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melodie Brown located?
- Melodie Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 14705 W Upright St, Charlevoix, MI 49720-1949.
- What is Melodie Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melodie Brown is (231) 547-1308.
- Does Melodie Brown accept Medicare?
- Melodie Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melodie Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Melodie Brown's NPI (1659363299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.