Michael Brown, MD
NPI 1962491092 · Gastroenterology Physician · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Brown, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1962491092).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962491092
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.11236 (AL)
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
456 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 173 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 167 | $108 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 49 | $62 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 19 | $61 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 18 | $117 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2005-10-20
- Last updated
- 2021-08-10
- Certified
- 2021-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Brown's NPI number?
- Michael Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962491092, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Brown's specialty?
- Michael Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Brown located?
- Michael Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 7th St Se, Decatur, AL 35601-3337.
- What is Michael Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Brown is (256) 973-2633.
- Does Michael Brown accept Medicare?
- Michael Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Brown's NPI (1962491092) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.