Shane Brown, MSN, FNP-C
NPI 1831882745 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shane Brown, MSN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1831882745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831882745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5018555 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 32 | 15 |
| Alprazolam | 26 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 21 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 20 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 17 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 15 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$831 across 40 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
- 2023-05-29
- Last updated
- 2024-10-08
- Certified
- 2024-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shane Brown's NPI number?
- Shane Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831882745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shane Brown's specialty?
- Shane Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Shane Brown located?
- Shane Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 327 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601-6122.
- What is Shane Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shane Brown is (828) 695-5900.
- Does Shane Brown accept Medicare?
- Shane Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shane Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Shane Brown's NPI (1831882745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.