Nicholas Brownstone, M.D.
NPI 1740643980 · Dermatology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Brownstone, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1740643980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740643980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 311829-01 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 154 | 72 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 119 | 19 |
| Tacrolimus | 68 | 16 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 60 | 27 |
| Hydrocortisone | 57 | 26 |
| Ketoconazole | 44 | — |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 44 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,990 across 81 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
- 2016-04-04
- Last updated
- 2021-08-20
- Certified
- 2021-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Brownstone's NPI number?
- Nicholas Brownstone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740643980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Brownstone's specialty?
- Nicholas Brownstone is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Brownstone located?
- Nicholas Brownstone's practice location on file with NPPES is 234 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028-3001.
- What is Nicholas Brownstone's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Brownstone is (908) 917-1849.
- Does Nicholas Brownstone accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Brownstone is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Brownstone's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Brownstone's NPI (1740643980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.