CRISTAL LATANZA BROWN MD
NPI 1578730388
Internal Medicine - Hepatology in Austin, TX

Active since May 12, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
1601 TRINITY ST, AUSTIN, TX 78712(512) 324-7831(512) 324-7835 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2024, Dec 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Cristal Latanza Brown Md NPPES

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

CRISTAL LATANZA BROWN MD (NPI 1578730388) is an individual hepatology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (S4271) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578730388
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0008X
Provider Legal NameCRISTAL LATANZA BROWNCredential: MD
Location Address1601 TRINITY STAustin, TX 78712-1765
Mailing Address1601 Trinity St # Z0900Austin, TX 78712-1765 · (512) 324-7831
Fax(512) 324-7835
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2024
NPI 1578730388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · HepatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0008X
Licenses Licensed in TX · S4271 Licensed in LA · 303556
Definition

The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 149495 (NC)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyTaxonomy 207RG0100X · License 303556 (LA)
1601 TRINITY ST, Austin, TX 78712

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid2430963LA
Medicaid01052576MS

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cristal Latanza 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 ID1153637202
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191216000306
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

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 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.
43 services21 patients

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.

72.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.12

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
45%62 patients2/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
27%106 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
55%159 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
58%81 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
11%45 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
42%45 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
98%415 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
15%53 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
HIV Screening
16%236 patients2/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
25%203 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
56%216 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
40%186 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 88% · 216 patients
Patients screened: 93% · 216 patients
61%28 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
81%150 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
85%60 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 62 patients
Patients totalRate: 6% · 63 patients
6%63 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
1601 TRINITY ST
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1601 TRINITY ST, SUITE 704
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Social Worker (Clinical)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712

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 Cristal Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristal Brown is 1578730388. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2008.

Where is Cristal Brown located?

Cristal Brown practices at 1601 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712. The listed phone number is (512) 324-7831.

What is Cristal Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hepatology, with taxonomy code 207RI0008X.

Is Cristal Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristal 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 Cristal Brown accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Cristal 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristal Brown was last updated on October 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.