James Brown, MD
NPI 1730159807 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Brown, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1730159807).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730159807
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 09990R (LA)
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
140 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 41 | $36 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 34 | $26 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $62 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Uterus, Ovaries, Tubes, Cervix and Pelvic Area Through Vagina76830 | 12 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $26–$105 (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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 170 | 58 |
| Alprazolam | 38 | 11 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 34 | — |
| Fluconazole | 32 | 27 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 25 | — |
| Estrogens, Conjugatedbrand: Premarin | 23 | — |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$445 across 17 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
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Brown's NPI number?
- James Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730159807, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Brown's specialty?
- James Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Brown located?
- James Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 4150 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605-4148.
- What is James Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Brown is (337) 474-0222.
- Does James Brown accept Medicare?
- James Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — James Brown's NPI (1730159807) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.