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KARI LEE BROWN MD
NPI 1295987089
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Phoenix, AZ

Active since October 13, 2008PECOS Enrolled
3985 E HUMMINGBIRD LN, PHOENIX, AZ 85050(480) 861-5978 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 16, 2022, Feb 16, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kari Lee Brown Md NPPES

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

KARI LEE BROWN MD (NPI 1295987089) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (47303) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295987089
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameKARI LEE BROWNCredential: MD
Location Address3985 E HUMMINGBIRD LNPhoenix, AZ 85050-5423
Mailing Address21001 N Tatum Blvd Ste 1630, #302Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone(480) 861-5978
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1295987089 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 47303✔ Licensed in CA · 111259
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
3985 E HUMMINGBIRD LN, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kari Lee Lauridsen Md

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kari Lee Brown Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85050 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months
66%636 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
64%579 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,744 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%1,537 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%83 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%680 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
70%1,326 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
19%27 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
78%680 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
65%680 patients4/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers13 claims13 services$158.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Kari Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Brown is 1295987089. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2008. The provider is also known as Kari Lee Lauridsen MD.

Where is Kari Brown located?

Kari Brown practices at 3985 E Hummingbird Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85050. The listed phone number is (480) 861-5978.

What is Kari Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Kari Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kari Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kari Brown was last updated on February 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.