Melinda Brown, M.D.
NPI 1942456272 · Infectious Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Brown, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1942456272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942456272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA098660 (NJ)
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 tenure33% of score
17 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 53 | 24 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 36 | — |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 27 | — |
| Gabapentin | 26 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | 12 |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Trueplus Pen Needle | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,321 across 30 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
- 2008-08-18
- Last updated
- 2025-03-07
- Certified
- 2025-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Brown's NPI number?
- Melinda Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942456272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Brown's specialty?
- Melinda Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Brown located?
- Melinda Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019-6811.
- What is Melinda Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Brown is (212) 582-5006.
- Does Melinda Brown accept Medicare?
- Melinda Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Brown's NPI (1942456272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.