Quick answers
- Does Kathryn L. Brown accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathryn 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 Kathryn L. Brown see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 439 services for Kathryn L. Brown. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathryn L. Brown's NPI number?
- 1881958437. 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 Kathryn 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 439 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)206 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)63 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)57 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)44 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)22 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression30%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Kathryn L. Brown works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathryn L. Brown at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040016
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathryn L. Brown is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3604 Central Ave, Suite AHot Springs, AR 71913 (501) 318‑1111
- 3805 W 28th AvePine Bluff, AR 71603 (870) 536‑4100
- 4301 W Markam StLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 526‑7619
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathryn L. Brown as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group
- Mike S. McFarland Mdpa14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Hot Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hot Springs, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881958437 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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