David Brown, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1821231655 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Spartanburg, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Brown, M.D., PH.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Spartanburg, SC (NPI 1821231655).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821231655
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37862 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
7,094 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 2,435 | $23 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 859 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 826 | $118 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 374 | $34 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 272 | $47 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 202 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 81 | 54 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 80 | 76 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 74 | 62 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 51 | 43 |
| Cephalexin | 26 | 26 |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$185 across 6 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
- 2009-04-09
- Last updated
- 2019-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Brown's NPI number?
- David Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821231655, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Brown's specialty?
- David Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Brown located?
- David Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 1330 Boiling Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303-4201.
- What is David Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Brown is (864) 582-6396.
- Does David Brown accept Medicare?
- David Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — David Brown's NPI (1821231655) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.