DOUGLAS R. BROWN MD – NPI #1992784904
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

DOUGLAS BROWN is a surgeon located in WAUSAU, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992784904 to DOUGLAS BROWN on January 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 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. 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 DOUGLAS BROWN below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS R. BROWN

NPI Number
1992784904
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS R. BROWN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2400 PINE RIDGE BLVD
WAUSAU, WI 54401-7803
Phone: (715) 847-2022 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DOUGLAS BROWN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAMERICAS PPOMN1045807
otherBCBSMN29B02BR
otherBLUE CROSS PINMI0201111271
otherCHAMPUS41084933956001C130
otherHEALTH PARTNERSMNHP26576
otherMEDICAMN1700203
otherPREFFERED ONEMNNA2951023818
otherRR MEDICARE020039235
otherUCAREMN122980
medicaidMI5000030
medicaidMN062227300
medicaidWI62227300
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
MN 40651

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DOUGLAS BROWN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL
      333 PINE RIDGE BLVD
      WAUSAU, WI 54401

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