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DR. DOUGLAS L. BROWN M.D.
NPI 1164415956
Anesthesiology in Albuquerque, NM

Active since August 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109(505) 243-7729(505) 243-4804 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Douglas L. Brown M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DOUGLAS L. BROWN M.D. (NPI 1164415956) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (96-203) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center, and is a graduate of Stanford University School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164415956
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOUGLAS L. BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120Albuquerque, NM 87109-4327
Mailing AddressPo Box 36840Albuquerque, NM 87176-6840 · (505) 243-7729 · Fax (505) 243-4804
Phone(505) 243-7729
Fax(505) 243-4804
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSStanford University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 2011
✔ NPI 1164415956 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 96-203
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPING30741NM
MedicaidK2651NM

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Douglas L. Brown M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6103012893
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101119000937
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
42 services41 patients
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 93503
This procedure involves placing a tube into your pulmonary artery, which is a blood vessel in your lungs. The tube helps monitor heart function and blood flow, providing vital information for your treatment. It's typically done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
20 services20 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 00567
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lovelace Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number320009
Location601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services

Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320021
Location1100 Central Avenue SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.54
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…
100%72 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ZIA AMBULATORY ANESTHESIA, LLC
Anesthesiology
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7729
ANITA V. DELGADO M.D.
Anesthesiology
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7729
LAURIE A WAGNER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7729
MICHAEL A. ANDERSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7729
LAURO G. GUADERRAMA M.D.
Anesthesiology
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7729
NANCY H KLEIN CRNA
Anesthesiology
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7729
ELLIOT S MARCUS MD
Anesthesiology
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7729
DR. JON S FARLEY M.D.
Anesthesiology
4401 MASTHEAD ST NE, SUITE 120
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
Bernalillo County (505) 243-7729

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Douglas Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Brown is 1164415956. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 26, 2005.

Where is Douglas Brown located?

Douglas Brown practices at 4401 Masthead St NE Suite 120, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The listed phone number is (505) 243-7729.

What is Douglas Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Douglas Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Douglas Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Douglas Brown is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Brown was last updated on October 26, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.