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RICHARD A BROWN NP-C
NPI 1336571447
Nurse Practitioner in Alamogordo, NM

Active since July 31, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.3/100
CMS Quality Rating
2539 MEDICAL DR STE 110, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310(575) 446-5351(888) 987-7187 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Richard A Brown Np-c NPPES

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

RICHARD A BROWN NP-C (NPI 1336571447) is an individual nurse practitioner in Alamogordo, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (CNP-02396) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336571447
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A BROWNCredential: NP-C
Location Address2539 MEDICAL DR STE 110Alamogordo, NM 88310-8720
Mailing Address2539 Medical Dr Ste 110Alamogordo, NM 88310-8720 · (575) 446-5351 · Fax (888) 987-7187
Phone(575) 446-5351
Fax(888) 987-7187
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1336571447 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · CNP-02396
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.
2539 MEDICAL DR STE 110, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherCNP-02396NM · Nm License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard A Brown Np-c 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 ID3173757325
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140912000189
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 13

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.
603 services273 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
264 services122 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
190 services190 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
76 services11 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
44 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
42 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alamogordo, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320004
Location2669 Scenic DriveAlamogordo, NM 88310 · Otero County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88310 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

98.3/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

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%2,634 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.
98%6,183 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
80%734 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
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%204 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.
20%919 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
24%897 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
24%643 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
1%678 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
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…
99%919 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…
10%919 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
27%919 patients
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 11

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers16 claims36 services$5.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers14 claims14 services$1.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$58.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers101 claims105 services$19.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$8.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers171 claims176 services$112.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

SOUTHWEST ORTHOPAEDICS PC
Orthopaedic Surgery
2539 MEDICAL DR STE 110
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Otero County (505) 434-1400
STEPHANIE LYNN DELANDA FNP-C
Family Medicine
2539 MEDICAL DR STE 110
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Otero County (575) 446-5351

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 Richard Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Brown is 1336571447. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2013.

Where is Richard Brown located?

Richard Brown practices at 2539 Medical Dr Ste 110, Alamogordo, NM 88310. The listed phone number is (575) 446-5351.

What is Richard Brown's specialty?

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

Is Richard Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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 Richard Brown accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Richard 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 Richard Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Brown is affiliated with Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Brown was last updated on December 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.