David Brown, M.D.
NPI 1992800452 · Neurology Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Brown, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1992800452).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992800452
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A88545 (CA)
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
19 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
2,673 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 787 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 708 | $203 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 469 | $187 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 306 | $82 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 133 | $227 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 127 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 298 | 99 |
| Niacinbrand: Niacin Er | 176 | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 145 | 38 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 132 | 41 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 114 | 41 |
| Memantine Hcl | 111 | 33 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$88 across 4 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
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2014-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Brown's NPI number?
- David Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992800452, 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 Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Brown located?
- David Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663-4162.
- What is David Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Brown is (949) 764-6250.
- 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 (1992800452) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.