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KAREN S. BROWN M.D.
NPI 1558342956
Psychiatry & Neurology - Forensic Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since November 11, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028
820 GESSNER RD, #750, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 973-1007(713) 973-0104 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Karen S. Brown M.d. NPPES

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

KAREN S. BROWN M.D. (NPI 1558342956) is an individual forensic psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (H9306) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558342956
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084F0202X
Provider Legal NameKAREN S. BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address820 GESSNER RD, #750Houston, TX 77024-4278
Mailing Address820 Gessner Rd, #750Houston, TX 77024-4278 · (713) 973-1007 · Fax (713) 973-0104
Phone(713) 973-1007
Fax(713) 973-0104
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1558342956 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Forensic PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084F0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H9306
Definition
Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2084A0401X · License H9306 (TX)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License H9306 (TX)
820 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77024
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Karen S. Brown M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2012 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2012
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

RAKESH J. DESAI M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
820 GESSNER RD, #750
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 973-1007
DR. KARYN DESA HALL PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
820 GESSNER RD, SUITE 750
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 973-2800
AMY VLACHAKIS DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
820 GESSNER RD, STE 1560
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (281) 974-4494
DANIELA M. WHITE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
820 GESSNER RD, #750
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 973-1007
AMYMORAN DDS, PC
Dentist (General Practice)
820 GESSNER RD, 1560
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (832) 563-9592
PAULA B HOWELL DC
Chiropractor
820 GESSNER RD, STE 1390
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 722-2580
KARYN D HALL PHD & ASSOCIATES PC
Psychologist (Clinical)
820 GESSNER RD, SUITE 1560
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 973-2800
BARRY F. GRITZ M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
820 GESSNER RD, #750
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 973-1007

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 Karen Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Brown is 1558342956. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2005.

Where is Karen Brown located?

Karen Brown practices at 820 Gessner Rd #750, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (713) 973-1007.

What is Karen Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Forensic Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084F0202X.

Is Karen Brown enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karen Brown has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Brown was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 41 days 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.