Lora Brown, MD
NPI 1710953179 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Saint Petersburg, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lora Brown, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Saint Petersburg, FL (NPI 1710953179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710953179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 85743 (FL)
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
366 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 98 | $88 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 71 | $64 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 50 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 35 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 16 | $108 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 59 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 28 |
| Pregabalin | 28 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 28 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$317 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2021-08-16
- Certified
- 2021-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lora Brown's NPI number?
- Lora Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710953179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lora Brown's specialty?
- Lora Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lora Brown located?
- Lora Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 625 6th Ave S, Suite 475, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701.
- What is Lora Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lora Brown is (727) 209-5470.
- Does Lora Brown accept Medicare?
- Lora Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lora Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Lora Brown's NPI (1710953179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.