Joseph T Brown, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI

Joseph T Brown, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went to At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids Pc and his current practice location is 1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 459-7101.

Joseph T Brown is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101015511) 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 1235127648.

Contact Information

Joseph T Brown, DO
1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Suite 100,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 459-7101
(616) 464-6170

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph T Brown
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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:
  • Joseph T Brown attended and graduated from At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235127648
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183528136
  • Enrollment ID: I20031121000514

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph T Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235127648NPI-NPPES
4758615MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine 5101015511 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Spectrum HealthGrand rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids Pc953713640384

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. Joseph T Brown allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023021300
PECOS PAC ID: 9537136403
Enrollment ID: O20040911000212

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. Joseph T 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
Joseph T Brown, DO
1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Suite 100,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Ph: (616) 459-7101
Joseph T Brown, DO
1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Suite 100,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Ph: (616) 459-7101

Reviews and Comments


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Jacob Allen Lytle, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 616-267-8860    

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