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JOY PALMA BROWN CRNP
NPI 1073036893
Nurse Practitioner in Philadelphia, PA

Active since July 24, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
2915 E THOMPSON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134(215) 425-3981 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2026, May 13, 2019, Jul 24, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Joy Palma Brown Crnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOY PALMA BROWN CRNP (NPI 1073036893) is an individual nurse practitioner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP017322) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Main Line Hospital Lankenau, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073036893
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOY PALMA BROWNCredential: CRNP
Location Address2915 E THOMPSON STPhiladelphia, PA 19134-4812
Mailing Address700 Spruce St Ste B07Philadelphia, PA 19106-4038 · (215) 829-6461
Phone(215) 425-3981
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1073036893 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · SP017322
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License SP017322 (PA)
2915 E THOMPSON ST, Philadelphia, PA 19134
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Joy Elizabeth Palma

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1700 Spruce St Ste B07Philadelphia, PA 19106-4038 · Phone (215) 829-6461
Location 21020 Baltimore PikeGlen Mills, PA 19342-1362 · Phone (484) 565-1293

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joy Palma Brown Crnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6800169426
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170901002558
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
249 services248 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
55 services55 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
42 services42 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
37 services37 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
21 services20 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 87880
A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Main Line Hospital Lankenau

Acute Care Hospitals · Wynnewood, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390195
Location100 Lancaster AveWynnewood, PA 19096 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19134 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.82
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
91%133 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Chlamydia Screening for Women
53%170 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
1%434 patients1/55-star benchmark: 87%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
1%372 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
98%1,512 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
98%946 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
HIV Screening
7%1,390 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
30%1,390 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
33%1,349 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 29% · 579 patients
26%579 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
89%1,093 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 148 patients
Patients totalRate: 0% · 148 patients
0%148 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joy Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joy Brown is 1073036893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2017. The provider is also known as Joy Elizabeth Palma.

Where is Joy Brown located?

Joy Brown practices at 2915 E Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The listed phone number is (215) 425-3981.

What is Joy Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Joy Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joy Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Joy Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joy Brown is affiliated with Main Line Hospital Lankenau.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joy Brown was last updated on August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.