Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Brown, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Durham, NC
- NPI 1467567735
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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40 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 277104000
(919) 684-8111 - Mailing address
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5213 S Alston Ave
Durham, NC 277134430
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 11, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2001-01018
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467567735. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,788
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$459,202
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 461 | 364 | $53 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 216 | 167 | $37 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 168 | 168 | $105 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 155 | 86 | $237 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 138 | 58 | $363 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 138 | 105 | $37 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 93 | 93 | $85 | |
22558 |
Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | 64 | 59 | $661 | |
22842 |
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | 60 | 60 | $709 | |
22612 |
Fusion of spine in lower back | 57 | 57 | $1,401 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$41,317
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphatec Spine, Inc | 31 | $32,482.24 | |
| Sanara MedTech Inc. | 5 | $8,670.99 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $63.94 | |
| TrackX Technology, Inc. | 1 | $53.60 | |
| Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. | 1 | $46.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
688
Patients
365
Total drug cost
$6,050
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 134 | 70 | $1,769 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 108 | 77 | $931 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 103 | 34 | $1,112 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 96 | 69 | $195 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 39 | 22 | $574 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 35 | 20 | $150 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 32 | 31 | $263 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 30 | 0 | $258 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 27 | 14 | $111 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | Generic | 26 | 13 | $144 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Brown practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Brown practice?
Dr. Christopher Brown practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277104000. Office phone: 9196848111.
What is Dr. Christopher Brown's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467567735, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Brown accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.