RICHARD A. BROWN M.D. – NPI #1689657231
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

RICHARD BROWN is a physician located in GREENFIELD, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689657231 to RICHARD BROWN on November 28, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Mar 21, 2024. 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 RICHARD BROWN below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD A. BROWN

NPI Number
1689657231
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD A. BROWN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
329 CONWAY ST
GREENFIELD, MA 01301-1521
Phone: (413) 774-6301 Fax: (866) 644-0871
3 Other location(s):
31 Hall Dr
Amherst, MA 01002-2751
Phone: (413) 256-8561
Fax: (866) 644-0869
238 Northampton St
Easthampton, MA 01027-1046
Phone: (413) 529-9300
Fax: (866) 644-0870
70 Main St
Florence, MA 01062
Phone: (413) 586-8400
Fax: (866) 644-0872
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 21, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD BROWN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNA USHEALTHCAREMA5413573
otherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDMAJ16055
otherCIGNA HEALTH PLANMA3265718004
otherHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCARMA66769
otherHEALTH NEW ENGLANDMA20870
otherTUFTS HEALTH PLANMA48143
medicaidMA3138411
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)
MA 48143

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.

Additional Information

Education
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1979
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

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