RICHARD A. BROWN M.D. – NPI #1477571958
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
RICHARD BROWN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LA JOLLA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477571958 to RICHARD BROWN on July 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery
The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Apr 02, 2015. 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
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 210
LA JOLLA, CA 92037 Phone: (858) 535-1075 Fax: (858) 453-9810
Identifiers for RICHARD BROWN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | CA | W15730A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207XS0106X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary) |
CA | A43071 |
| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery |
CA | A43071 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
RICHARD BROWN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MAMMOTH HOSPITAL85 SIERRA PARK ROAD PO BOX 660
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546 - SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA9888 GENESEE AVENUE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
- MAMMOTH HOSPITAL85 SIERRA PARK ROAD PO BOX 660
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