Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christine Brown, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3600 GASTON AVE, Dallas, TX 75246
2148280016
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1063460715 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Brown

Dr. Christine Brown is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Dallas, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brown performed 3,020 Medicare services across 1,899 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brown received a total of $7,168 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 365 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brown is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 40% volume in TX$ $7,168 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,020
Medicare services
Top 40% in TX for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
1,899
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~159 Medicare services per year of practice

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14748$5$93
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)397$60$150
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block292$82$444
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1250$38$196
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)196$87$224
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks186$476$1,829
Skin biopsy, tangential132$65$397
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)126$36$107
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14119$67$265
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks81$513$1,844
New patient office visit (30-44 min)79$69$251
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth66$41$220
New patient office visit (45-59 min)55$113$358
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks53$338$1,165
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm36$200$1,354
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm34$76$267
Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)33$306$606
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm20$192$1,191
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths19$37$166
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm16$82$323
Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm16$94$307
Application of light to destroy precancer skin growth14$102$363
Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth14$215$505
Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm13$866$3,631
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths13$104$807
Incision biopsy, first skin growth12$95$616
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
9.7% high complexity
7.6% medium
82.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,168
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,024/year across 7 years
Top 22% in TX for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
40
Companies
365
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,024 (98.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$144 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,464
2023
$1,520
2022
$1,228
2021
$753
2020
$663
2019
$706
2018
$834

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$715
PFIZER INC.
$517
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$510
GENZYME CORPORATION
$489
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$465
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$425
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$406
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$361
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$356
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$339
LEO Pharma Inc.
$319
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$268
Amgen Inc.
$235
Organogenesis Inc.
$198
AbbVie Inc.
$196
ABBVIE INC.
$160
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$135
Biofrontera Inc.
$116
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$112
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Almirall LLC
$96
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$76
Merz North America, Inc.
$73
UCB, Inc.
$58
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$55
AbbVie, Inc.
$39
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
DERMIRA, INC.
$35
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$33
Celgene Corporation
$30
Sandoz Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Tempus AI, Inc
$21
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$21
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$20
Incyte Corporation
$19
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$16
EPI Health, LLC
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 24.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ABSORICA LD · ADBRY · AMELUZ · Absorica LD · Ameluz · BLU-U · BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 · Bensal HP · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · Cordran Tape · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · FINACEA · Finacea · HUMIRA · Halog · Humira · ILUMYA · Impoyz · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · Merlin Test · Mupirocin Cream · Neocera · ODOMZO · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QBREXZA · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TWYNEO · VEREGEN · Winlevi · XEOMIN · Zoryve
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $237 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Brown is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Brown experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brown performed 748 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Brown receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brown received a total of $7,168 from 40 companies across 365 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Brown's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Dallas?
Dr. Brown's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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 Dr. 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →