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Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD

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(Kevin D. Brown, MD, PhD)

(57 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2002)

2226 Nelson Highway Suite 101
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

(984) 974-6484

Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD is a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in general practice and otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Hospitals and UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.

Office Locations

2226 Nelson Highway Suite 101
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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431 Meadowmont Village Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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115 Kildaire Park Drive Suite 308
Cary, NC 27518

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cochlear implant surgery

In 2023, Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD performed more cochlear implant surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ear procedures

impacted ear wax removal

In 2012, Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD performed more ear procedures, and impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2012 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	316
ear procedures	150

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2013 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	397
ear procedures	168

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	33
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2014 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	318
ear procedures	110

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	37
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2015 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	296
ear procedures	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	48
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2016 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231
ear procedures	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	13
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2017 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	223
ear procedures	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	13
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2018 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195
ear procedures	41

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2019 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	267
ear procedures	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	30
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2020 were ear procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	321
ear procedures	62
implant surgery	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	26
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2021 were ear procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
ear procedures	56
implant surgery	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	29
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC during 2022 were ear procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
ear procedures	49
implant surgery	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	21
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated as a general practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC were ear procedures and implant surgery.

doctor visit	279
ear procedures	73
implant surgery	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	173
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	60
85 and over	22
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Otolaryngology, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2002)

Residency: University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), HealthTeam Advantage, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

HealthTeam Advantage

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 57 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
MED-EL Corporation	$108,702 MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $36,459	ADHEAR Professional Kit $30,048	Adhear System $14,746	VIBRANT Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant and BONEBRIDGE System $11,848	Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 2 FLEXsoft $10,586	Other $5,015
Cochlear Americas	$27,813 Cochlear Osia OSI200 Implant $11,933	Baha $11,399	Cochlear $2,332	OSIA OSI300 IMPLANT $2,000	Nucleus $148
Acclarent, Inc	$3,763 ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $3,000	Rhinology $13	$750
Cochlear Ltd	$3,421 Baha $3,421
Advanced Bionics, LLC	$366 HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE $263	HiResolution Bionic Ear System $103
Other	$270 iotaSOFT Insertion System $122	Anspach Helix $65	Powered ENT Instrument $33	$50

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$90,461
Honoraria	$20,187
Consulting Fee	$16,920
Food and Beverage	$13,203
Education	$3,538
Other	$26

Research Payments

Dr. Kevin D. Brown, MD PhD has received 84 research payments totaling $2,418,749.

Biography

Dr. Kevin Brown is a specialist in general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) in Chapel Hill, NC and Cary, NC. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Brown include ear problems. Dr. Brown is professionally affiliated with UNC Hospitals. Coventry, Group Health Plan (GHP), and CHAMPVA seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Brown accepts. According to UNC Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Brown's office in Chapel Hill, NC. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Iowa.