CHRISTOPHER A. BROWN M.D. – NPI #1598728628
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER BROWN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PLANTATION, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598728628 to CHRISTOPHER BROWN on April 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0117X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jan 04, 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 CHRISTOPHER BROWN below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER A. BROWN

NPI Number
1598728628
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER A. BROWN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
350 NW 84TH AVE STE 312
PLANTATION, FL 33324-1859
Phone: (954) 476-8800 Fax: (954) 476-1362
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 04, 2024

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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
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine (Primary)		 FL ME0076416

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
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
Accepts Medicare
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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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