Joel D Brown, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, PA

Joel D Brown, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Medical And Surgical Eye Associates, Inc. and his current practice location is 2400 Ardmore Blvd, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 351-3062.

Joel D Brown is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD059760L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376509141.

Contact Information

Joel D Brown, MD
2400 Ardmore Blvd, Suite 200,
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 351-3062
(412) 351-7607

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoel D Brown
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location2400 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joel D Brown attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376509141
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486671104
  • Enrollment ID: I20101027000694

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel D Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376509141NPI-NPPES
07009910MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD059760L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc EastMonroeville, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical And Surgical Eye Associates, Inc.20624502403

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joel D Brown allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedical & Surgical Eye Associates, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063449841
PECOS PAC ID: 2062450240
Enrollment ID: O20050419000568

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joel D Brown is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joel D Brown, MD
2400 Ardmore Blvd, Suite 200,
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Ph: (412) 351-3062
Joel D Brown, MD
2400 Ardmore Blvd, Suite 200,
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Ph: (412) 351-3062

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