Active NPI 1972658599 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ervin Brown , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ervin Brown, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 49 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1977, Dr. Brown delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Dr. Brown is affiliated with Physicians Referral Service and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older, fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304009

Telephone 7137926161

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Facility NPI 1174582050

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver

Graduation Year

1977

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

49 Yrs +28.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

90.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Brown (49 Years) 49 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 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
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	136	135	$3152.01	$331.70
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	135	135	$327.50	$17.99
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	124	124	$155.41	$13.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	174	173	$3053.29	$338.20
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	174	173	$317.35	$18.23
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	173	172	$149.84	$14.49
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	11	11	$1715.91	$105.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	175	175	$305.01	$18.95
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	172	172	$2950.34	$343.06
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	172	172	$143.88	$14.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	181	181	$294.19	$19.05
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	178	178	$138.94	$14.15
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	178	178	$2857.38	$345.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$412.45	$140.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	169	167	$283.96	$19.31
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	168	167	$133.99	$14.95
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	168	166	$2761.29	$353.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	181	181	$2645.41	$352.48
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	180	179	$280.00	$19.30
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	179	179	$127.84	$14.94
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	12	11	$1490.00	$132.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	221	221	$2630.00	$347.97
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	219	219	$127.00	$14.62
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	218	218	$280.00	$18.88
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	11	11	$1477.00	$134.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	215	213	$2630.00	$344.75
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	206	204	$280.00	$18.97
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	206	204	$127.00	$14.42
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	11	11	$1477.00	$96.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX G1342

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

035897002 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

8P5106 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Referral Service

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009

Phone: 7135925433

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 11, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2012

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304009 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2012

Registered at P O BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 7137922991)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 11, 2012

Recorded as ERVIN BROWN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 11, 2012

Surgery (License #G1342 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 24, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972658599

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 24, 2007

Last Update: July 11, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

P O Box 4439

Houston, TX 772104439

Phone: 7137922991

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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