KIMBERLY A. BROWN M.D.
Prescription History 1508934035
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Detroit, MI
What does Dr. Brown prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Brown wrote 1,368 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Ursodiol, with 343 prescriptions for 97 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Brown prescribes.
Medications 25 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 343 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 10 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $201.97 per fill, versus $175.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 191 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 6.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $106.58 per fill, versus $141.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 180 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $140.15 per fill, versus $125.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 96 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3,032.42 per fill, versus $2,648.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 67 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.43 per fill, versus $4.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 66 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 90% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 58 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $57.22 per fill, versus $63.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclosporine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a liver, kidney, or heart transplant.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 48 prescriptions for Cyclosporine Modified, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $190.44 per fill, versus $162.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 46 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18.31 per fill, versus $11.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 35 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $12.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Everolimus is used to treat various types of cancer (such as kidney, breast, pancreas, lung, stomach/intestinal cancers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 29 prescriptions for Everolimus, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $2,752.03 per fill, versus $3,569.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 26 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $15.46 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tenofovir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 21 prescriptions for Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $34.23 per fill, versus $88.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclosporine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a liver, kidney, or heart transplant.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 18 prescriptions for Gengraf, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $163.36 per fill, versus $143.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 17 prescriptions for Entecavir, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $58.46 per fill, versus $161.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sirolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 16 prescriptions for Sirolimus, about 88% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $180.33 per fill, versus $359.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 34% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $0.99 per fill, versus $2.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $19.20 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.10 per fill, versus $4.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 13 prescriptions for Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disop, about 87% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $101.96 per fill, versus $320.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 12 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $29.11 per fill, versus $23.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $5.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 11 prescriptions for Creon, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $494.29 per fill, versus $2,144.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.17 per fill, versus $12.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs (opiates) from taking them again.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 11 prescriptions for Naltrexone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $25.82 per fill, versus $46.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Brown’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Brown prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Brown's most prescribed medications were Ursodiol (343), Mycophenolate Mofetil (191) and Tacrolimus (180).
How does Dr. Brown's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Brown prescribes 8 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 6 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Brown prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Michigan prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
