Nichelle R Horton-Brown, MD

Adolescent Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Nichelle R Horton-Brown is an Adolescent Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Omaha, NE with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NE can see Nichelle R Horton-Brown, MD in person in Omaha or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Nebraska College of Medicine graduate since 1999, she brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.62/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Nebraska
  • Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in Nebraska
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nebraska
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 985dNPPES updated 2023-09-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3015 N 90th St Ste 1, Omaha, NE 68134-4713

Fax: (402) 961-1055
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Nebraska on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

95.62/100

Nebraska avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)

Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nebraska

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.49%

Nebraska avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)

2.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

84.6%

Nebraska avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

77

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

330

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

14,115

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.19M

Percentile rankings compared against 123 reporting peers in Nebraska.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Alzheimer's / Dementia
36%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    University of Nebraska Medical Center

  2. Board certified · Sep 11, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAdolescent Medicine in OmahaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.

Taxonomy: 207RA0000X

Education & Training

University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Virtual Adolescent Medicine Care With Nichelle R Horton-Brown

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Nichelle R Horton-Brown for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Omaha 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 Nichelle R Horton-Brown

Dr. Horton-Brown is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Omaha, NE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (402) 453-6869.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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