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Active NPI 1992748479 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian M. Brown , MD

Ophthalmology • Downey, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Brown, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Downey, CA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Brown delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10933 LAKEWOOD BLVD.

Dr. Brown accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, ct scan of cornea. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10933 Lakewood Blvd

Downey, CA 902413808

Telephone 5629041989
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Brian M. Brown, M.d., Inc Facility NPI 1831387083

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Downey, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +11.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.7 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Downey, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Brown (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Downey Specialty Average (31.7 Years) 31.7 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
904 471 $355.00 $139.42
92250 Photography of the retina
487 417 $226.00 $37.84
92025 Ct scan of cornea
406 403 $107.00 $40.47
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
107 49 $260.36 $26.14
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
100 79 $43.00 $11.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
80 78 $183.00 $71.40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
79 46 $3781.00 $581.00
92134 Imaging of retina
78 75 $126.00 $43.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
66 66 $424.00 $164.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
55 55 $123.00 $36.77
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
25 15 $929.00 $368.20
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
18 17 $239.00 $99.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA G52712

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00G52712 (CA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 29, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 29, 2009

Registered at 10933 LAKEWOOD BLVD, DOWNEY, CA 902413808 (Tel: 5629041989)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 29, 2009

Registered at 10933 LAKEWOOD BLVD, DOWNEY, CA 902413808 (Tel: 5629041989)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 29, 2009

Recorded as BRIAN BROWN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 29, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #G52712 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992748479
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 13, 2006
Last Update: May 29, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

10933 Lakewood Blvd

Downey, CA 902413808

Phone: 5629041989

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