Active NPI 1841259413 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Bruce Wallace Brown , MD

Internal Medicine • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Bruce Brown, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1987, Dr. Brown delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2660 10TH AVE S , #400.

Dr. Brown maintains professional affiliations with Hospitalist Services Of Meridian Pa, Dumont Physician Services Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include critical care, first, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2660 10th Ave S , #400

Birmingham, AL 352051624

Telephone 2058249844

Fax 2053132683

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Jane Pearson Md Pa Facility NPI 1568466597

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +16.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.1 Yrs

State Avg: 29.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

501 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (1784 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

95.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Brown (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	568	195	$6233.00	$194.55
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	80	58	$1217.00	$108.04
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	61	50	$859.00	$71.72
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	19	18	$1421.00	$103.69
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes	19	16	$3117.00	$97.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	453	177	$6233.00	$198.39
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	89	62	$1217.00	$110.94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	79	51	$859.00	$73.71
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes	36	19	$3117.00	$94.55
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	28	27	$1421.00	$106.01
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	19	$2371.00	$161.69
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	18	17	$1936.00	$131.29
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	18	17	$125.00	$12.74
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	17	16	$1038.00	$78.07
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	11	11	$478.00	$41.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	496	175	$6233.00	$204.45
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	78	58	$1217.00	$95.38
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	28	22	$859.00	$66.29
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	25	24	$1936.00	$133.76
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	19	19	$125.00	$13.05
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	19	$1038.00	$79.47
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	17	17	$1421.00	$97.29
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	12	12	$478.00	$42.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	533	183	$6233.00	$207.26
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	85	68	$859.00	$67.59
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	66	55	$1217.00	$97.16
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	35	35	$1038.00	$80.67
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	34	34	$125.00	$13.05
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	26	25	$1936.00	$135.90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$2371.00	$188.25
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	14	$478.00	$42.88
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	13	13	$1421.00	$99.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	694	248	$6236.42	$208.30
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	245	156	$888.62	$68.53
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	86	70	$1223.07	$97.64
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	74	74	$2470.26	$191.18
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	51	48	$1520.22	$100.31
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	48	47	$1040.06	$82.22
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	47	46	$125.00	$13.95
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	37	33	$1941.00	$133.74
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	26	26	$871.62	$68.62
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	16	15	$2331.75	$174.55
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$1276.81	$95.48
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	14	14	$101.57	$11.72
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	13	13	$478.00	$43.50
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	11	11	$1113.00	$67.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	589	338	$818.85	$67.94
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	357	148	$5933.81	$207.78
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	218	127	$1155.51	$97.21
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	201	194	$2263.06	$187.25
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	93	92	$1361.73	$99.85
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	48	48	$2067.83	$173.53
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	27	$818.00	$67.94
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	24	19	$1016.00	$84.79
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	22	22	$989.00	$80.18
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	22	22	$968.00	$67.87
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	20	20	$95.00	$11.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$1129.00	$93.84
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	12	11	$1844.00	$133.12
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes	11	11	$2969.00	$104.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	881	418	$655.17	$68.12
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	266	133	$937.06	$97.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	236	230	$1835.35	$189.59
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	152	149	$1034.89	$100.65
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	34	33	$781.41	$68.10
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	32	32	$852.19	$94.00
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	31	31	$664.35	$68.09
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	31	31	$1623.77	$174.42
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	27	24	$5135.37	$208.15
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	25	21	$635.96	$68.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	714	342	$478.67	$67.54
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	253	245	$1276.81	$188.69
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	244	143	$638.30	$97.18
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	207	203	$694.18	$100.06
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	115	69	$273.71	$36.76
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	72	72	$706.17	$94.35
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	53	51	$505.26	$67.64
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	30	30	$60.00	$11.53
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	27	27	$597.00	$67.82
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	25	25	$1182.68	$173.41
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	19	18	$3590.16	$209.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$890.80	$127.15
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	15	14	$643.00	$84.95

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-17

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AL 14443

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX H3857

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License VA 0101231497

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hospitalist Services Of Meridian Pa

2124 14th St, Meridian, MS 393014040

Phone: 6015536000

Dumont Physician Services Llc

2124 14th St, Meridian, MS 393014040

Phone: 6015536000

Secondary Practice Locations

1102 Constitution Ave

Meridian, MS 393014001

Phone: 6017035000

2124 14th St

Meridian, MS 393014040

Phone: 6015536000

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #H3857 in TX)

✅

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2660 10TH AVE S , #400, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051624 (Tel: 2058249844)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2660 10TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352051624 (Tel: 2058249844)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as BRUCE BROWN, M.D.

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #14443 in AL)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Bruce Brown. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1841259413

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 21, 2006

Last Update: March 17, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2660 10th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352051624

Phone: 2058249844

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.