CHERYL L. BROWN MD – NPI #1497739981
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHERYL BROWN is a physician located in MADISONVILLE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497739981 to CHERYL BROWN on November 30, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 04, 2026. 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 CHERYL BROWN below.

NPI Profile for
CHERYL L. BROWN

NPI Number
1497739981
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHERYL L. BROWN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
397 HIGHWAY 21
STE 601
MADISONVILLE, LA 70447-3407
Phone: (985) 845-9000 Fax: (985) 845-9003
2 Other location(s):
806 Riverside Dr Ste A
Franklinton, LA 70438-3603
Phone: (985) 845-9000
807 Riverside Dr
Franklinton, LA 70438-3635
Phone: (985) 845-9000
Fax: (985) 845-9003
Mailing address
806 RIVERSIDE DR STE A
FRANKLINTON, LA 70438-3603
Phone: (985) 845-9000 Fax: (985) 845-9003
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 04, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHERYL BROWN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA1483338
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 LA 022560

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)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
Madisonville
Endpoint type
CONNECT URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
397 HIGHWAY 21,
MADISONVILLE, LA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 1995
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
CHERYL BROWN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
      1900 SOUTH MAIN ST
      FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
    • ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL
      1202 S TYLER STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433
    • TULANE MEDICAL CENTER
      1415 TULANE AVE
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA WASHINGTON PARISH DIALYSIS
      724 WASHINGTON ST
      FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
    • FKC - TCHEFUNCTE RIVER
      397 HWY 21 STE 602
      MADISONVILLE, LA 70447

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