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DR. CARLOS VIDAL-RIBAS BROWN M.D.
NPI 1235251075
Surgery in Austin, TX

Active since April 04, 2007PECOS Enrolled
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 E 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701(512) 324-8470(512) 324-8471 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Carlos Vidal-ribas Brown M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS VIDAL-RIBAS BROWN M.D. (NPI 1235251075) is an individual surgery provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (M3933) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx, and maintains a secondary practice location in Austin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235251075
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS VIDAL-RIBAS BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 E 15TH STAustin, TX 78701-1930
Mailing Address1601 Rio Grande St Ste 340Austin, TX 78701-1162 · (512) 324-8960
Fax(512) 324-8471
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1235251075 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in TX · M3933
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License M3933 (TX)
601 E 15TH ST, Austin, TX 78701

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1211 Comal StAustin, TX 78702-4326 · Phone (512) 978-8130

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid185156002TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Carlos Vidal-ribas Brown M.d. 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 ID6406953967
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070517000124
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 2

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
70 services21 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
43 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450124
Location601 E 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701 · Travis County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78701 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

72.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.12

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
16%245 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
HIV Screening
0%43 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
24%42 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
0%40 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
38%48 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 25% · 85 patients
21%85 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
38%52 patients2/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 E 15TH ST, PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 E 15TH ST, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 E 15TH ST, PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Emergency Medicine
601 E 15TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Emergency Medicine
601 E 15TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
601 E 15TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Emergency Medicine
601 E 15TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Emergency Medicine
601 E 15TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701

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 Carlos Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Brown is 1235251075. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2007.

Where is Carlos Brown located?

Carlos Brown practices at 601 E 15th St, Austin, TX 78701. The listed phone number is (512) 324-8470.

What is Carlos Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Carlos Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos 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.

What insurance does Carlos Brown accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Carlos Brown as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Carlos Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlos Brown is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Brown was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.