Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Brown, NP
Nurse Practitioner · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1659354611
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.9 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
Elm and Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 142630001
(716) 845-2300
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 26, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #F332043
- Medicaid
- NY #01878591
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659354611. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
30
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$1,553
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 16 | 15 | $5 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 13 | $105 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 52 peers in Buffalo Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,355
Patients
376
Total drug cost
$3,339,891
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 393 | 53 | $1,600,489 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 269 | 46 | $2,362 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 220 | 32 | $2,736 |
| Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) | Brand | 198 | 29 | $441,534 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 152 | 40 | $5,418 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 131 | 19 | $1,383 |
| Symtuza (Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf) | Brand | 129 | 19 | $631,563 |
| Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam) | Brand | 127 | 16 | $287,385 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 125 | 22 | $1,309 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 111 | 22 | $727 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Brown practices Nurse Practitioner in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Karen Brown practice?
Dr. Karen Brown practices at Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 142630001. Office phone: 7168452300.
What is Dr. Karen Brown's NPI?
Dr. Karen Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659354611, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Brown accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.