Quick answers
- Does Karen L. Brown accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen L. Brown accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karen L. Brown see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 282 Original Medicare patients and 325 services for Karen L. Brown. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen L. Brown's NPI number?
- 1760423479. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Karen L. Brown, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 282 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 325 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)122 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)84 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)30 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)28 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis34%
- Anxiety22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Diabetes20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen L. Brown is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10195 Beach SwdrCalabash, NC 28467 (910) 575‑3937
- 208 Smith AveShallotte, NC 28470 (910) 754‑2020
- 216 Northstone PlFayetteville, NC 28303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen L. Brown as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dr. Christopher J. Moshoures Optometrist PA9 clinicians in the group
- Risk Optometric Associates, PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dr. Christopher J. Moshoures Optometrist PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760423479 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians