KATHERINE M. BROWN MD – NPI #1396234308
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

KATHERINE BROWN is an ophthalmologist located in KANSAS CITY, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396234308 to KATHERINE BROWN on May 04, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0110X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 11, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KATHERINE BROWN below.

NPI Profile for
KATHERINE M. BROWN

NPI Number
1396234308
Enumeration Date

(more than 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KATHERINE M. BROWN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108-4619
Phone: (816) 234-3000 Fax: (816) 302-9939
3 Other location(s):
705 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5109
Phone: (317) 944-8103
Fax: (317) 944-1111
2101 Charlotte St Ste 200
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 404-1780
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001
Phone: (801) 581-2121
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 11, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0110X
- Ophthalmology / Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist (Primary)		 MO 2023020142
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 IN 01087814A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR,
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2017
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KATHERINE BROWN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ESKENAZI HEALTH
      720 ESKENAZI AVENUE
      INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

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