Medicare Enrolled

Rachel Brown, APRN FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
6417 CENTRAL PARK BLVD, Abilene, TX 79606
3256956370
Registered in NPPES since 2022
NPI: 1760126361 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Brown from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Brown

Rachel Brown is a nurse practitioner - family in Abilene, TX, with 4 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Brown performed 1,557 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Brown received a total of $3,511 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Brown is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 4 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 9% volume in TX $3,511 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,557
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
341 $49 $241
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
243 $1 $4
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
223 $0 $0
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
192 $66 $341
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
82 $7 $50
COVID-19 immunoassay detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation.
64 $40 $160
Influenza virus detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation.
62 $16 $45
Chest X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
61 $16 $80
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
61 $2 $15
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection
This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered.
52 $0 $3
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
45 $111 $485
Influenza virus detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus.
36 $13 $42
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
25 $16 $45
Drug test with direct observation
A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process.
22 $12 $35
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
19 $21 $90
SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus.
15 $35 $160
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
14 $9 $39
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,511
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $1,170/year across 3 years
Top 8% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
253
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,629
2023
$1,821
2022
$60

Payments by company (2024)

Lilly USA, LLC
$205
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$182
Novo Nordisk Inc
$168
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$165
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$157
PFIZER INC.
$138
ABBVIE INC.
$136
Amgen Inc.
$112
Exact Sciences Corporation
$68
Corium, LLC
$57
Lundbeck LLC
$53
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$35
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$32
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 34.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$422
ABBVIE INC.
$380
Novo Nordisk Inc
$354
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$349
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$321
Amgen Inc.
$300
PFIZER INC.
$289
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$207
Exact Sciences Corporation
$121
Corium, LLC
$110
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$76
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$73
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$72
Lundbeck LLC
$53
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$37
Abbott Laboratories
$35
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$32
Biogen, Inc.
$20
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 32.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Auvelity · Azstarys · BREZTRI · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FANAPT · FARXIGA · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FREESTYLE LIBRE · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · Skyclarys · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZEPBOUND
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
179
County median income
$66,406
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE
8.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brown experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Brown performed 341 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Brown received a total of $3,511 from 24 companies across 253 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Brown's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Abilene?
Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $27. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Brown) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →