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DR. KATHERINE MICHELLE BROWN MD
NPI 1396234308
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Kansas City, MO

Active since May 04, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000(816) 302-9939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2025, Jun 23, 2023, Jun 6, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Katherine Michelle Brown Md NPPES

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

DR. KATHERINE MICHELLE BROWN MD (NPI 1396234308) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023020142) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Children's Mercy South, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396234308
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0110X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE MICHELLE BROWNCredential: MD
Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619
Mailing Address2401 Gillham Rd, Provider Enrollment DeptKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 701-5200 · Fax (816) 302-9939
Phone(816) 234-3000
Fax(816) 302-9939
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1396234308 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0110X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2023020142✔ Licensed in KS · 04-47686
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 01087814A (IN)
2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12101 Charlotte St Ste 200Kansas City, MO 64108 · Phone (816) 404-1780
Location 250 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132-0001 · Phone (801) 581-2121
Location 3705 Riley Hospital DrIndianapolis, IN 46202-5109 · Phone (317) 944-8103 · Fax (317) 944-1111

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and more.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

Dr. Katherine Michelle Brown Md 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 ID2961739347
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230628003790
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Children's Mercy South

Childrens · Overland Park, KS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number173300
Location5808 W 110th StreetOverland Park, KS 66211 · Johnson County

The Children's Mercy Hospital

Childrens · Kansas City, MO
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number263302
Location2401 Gillham RoadKansas City, MO 64108 · Jackson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64108 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.10 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $17.27 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

RYAN A ROMANS MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
JENNIFER BITNER MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (913) 234-3000
SAMIRA NAIME M.D.
Pediatrics (Sleep Medicine)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
MICHELLE RENEE MIDDLETON AU.D.
Audiologist
2401 GILLHAM RD, HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 960-4009
MADALYN NICOLE SINGLETON DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
EMMA LYNNE WORLEY CAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
DR. FAYTH WALBRIDGE PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (308) 655-0842
JAMES W. LOWE DDS
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000

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 Katherine Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Brown is 1396234308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2018.

Where is Katherine Brown located?

Katherine Brown practices at 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is Katherine Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.

Is Katherine Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine 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 Katherine Brown accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Katherine 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 Katherine Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Brown is affiliated with Children's Mercy South and The Children's Mercy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Brown was last updated on December 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.