DR. CAROLINE M BROWNE MD
NPI 1831119239
Family Medicine in Bedford, IN

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
67.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C, BEDFORD, IN 47421(812) 393-8070(812) 954-5024 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2024, Jan 6, 2023, Jun 6, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Caroline M Browne Md NPPES

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

DR. CAROLINE M BROWNE MD (NPI 1831119239) is an individual family medicine provider in Bedford, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01055491A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831119239
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLINE M BROWNECredential: MD
Location Address2415 MITCHELL RD STE CBedford, IN 47421-4747
Mailing Address8003 Castleway DrIndianapolis, IN 46250-1946 · (317) 576-1335
Fax(812) 954-5024
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2025
NPI 1831119239 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in IN · 01055491A Licensed in KY · 37048
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C, Bedford, IN 47421

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Caroline M Wilcke Md

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid300013615IN

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

Dr. Caroline M Browne 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 ID2567351471
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040310001367
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 3

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
145 services104 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
25 services22 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
16 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomington, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150051
Location2651 East Discovery ParkwayBloomington, IN 47408 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monroe Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomington, IN
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number150183
Location4011 S Monroe Medical Park BlvdBloomington, IN 47403 · Monroe County
Emergency services

Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Paoli, IN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151306
Location642 W Hospital RdPaoli, IN 47454 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Bedford, IN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151328
Location2900 W 16th StBedford, IN 47421 · Lawrence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47421 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

67.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality32.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.77

Reported Quality Measures

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%3,758 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…
51%259 patients3/55-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%163 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.
43%751 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
83%751 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…
83%751 patients4/55-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.
43%751 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 12

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
8 suppliers32 claims59 services$6.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$36.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$85.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims27 services$37.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$66.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$22.78 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 9

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

Family Medicine
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C
BEDFORD, IN 47421
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C
BEDFORD, IN 47421
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C
BEDFORD, IN 47421
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C
BEDFORD, IN 47421
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C
BEDFORD, IN 47421
Chiropractor
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C
BEDFORD, IN 47421
Social Worker (Clinical)
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C
BEDFORD, IN 47421
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2415 MITCHELL RD STE C
BEDFORD, IN 47421

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 Caroline Browne's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Browne is 1831119239. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Caroline M Wilcke MD.

Where is Caroline Browne located?

Caroline Browne practices at 2415 Mitchell Rd Ste C, Bedford, IN 47421. The listed phone number is (812) 393-8070.

What is Caroline Browne's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Caroline Browne enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Browne 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 Caroline Browne accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Caroline Browne 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 Caroline Browne affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Browne is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, Monroe Hospital, Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital and Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Browne was last updated on January 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.