Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Brown, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1013997709
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 64.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
415 N Center St, Suite 201
Hickory, NC 286015036
(828) 327-8105
fax (828) 327-4245

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 1, 2011
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9600468
Medicaid
NC #8919218

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013997709. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
763
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,396
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 191 112 $62
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 111 86 $61
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 84 41 $92
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 76 40 $120
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 63 58 $195
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 57 50 $93
G0481 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 44 44 $153
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 33 16 $94
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 32 18 $43
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 31 24 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$916
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
SPR Therapeutics, Inc 3 $521.09
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $121.90
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc. 2 $96.18
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. 4 $74.79
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $45.97
Curonix LLC 1 $22.34
Nevro Corp. 1 $17.85
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 1 $15.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$465
Travel and Lodging
$428
Education
$22

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,895
Patients
693
Total drug cost
$177,603
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 686 164 $28,147
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 465 115 $15,092
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 353 73 $7,382
Gabapentin Generic 273 74 $6,661
Tramadol Hcl Generic 270 66 $3,269
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 175 34 $6,335
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 111 36 $1,778
Fentanyl Generic 99 20 $8,869
Methadone Hcl Generic 74 12 $2,409
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 71 20 $949

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Donald Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Brown practices Anesthesiology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Donald Brown practice?
Dr. Donald Brown practices at 415 N Center St, Hickory, NC 286015036. Office phone: 8283278105.
What is Dr. Donald Brown's NPI?
Dr. Donald Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013997709, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Brown accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307); Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62323). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.