Gervine Lavina Brown, FNP-BC
Gervine Lavina Brown is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Kalamazoo, MI with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gervine Lavina Brown, FNP-BC specializes in nursing, serving patients in Kalamazoo, MI in group practice.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 606dNPPES updated 2024-09-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
117 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-2581
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.32%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.3%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
235
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,573
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $62k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$30 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Gervine Lavina Brown's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.62 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Gervine Lavina Brown, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 24, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
117 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-2557
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Gervine Lavina Brown
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gervine Lavina Brown for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Kalamazoo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gervine Lavina Brown
Dr. Brown is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kalamazoo, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (269) 349-2641.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Gervine Lavina Brown
Practice Location
117 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-2581
Mailing Address
117 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-2557
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers