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DR. TEMU BROWN M.D.
NPI 1205179348
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Evanston, IL

Active since March 27, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2650 RIDGE AVE., PALLIATIVE CARE, EVANSTON, IL 60201(847) 503-4222(847) 503-4220 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2024, Feb 18, 2022, Dec 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Temu Brown M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TEMU BROWN M.D. (NPI 1205179348) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Evanston, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036171667) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Waukesha.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205179348
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. TEMU BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address2650 RIDGE AVE., PALLIATIVE CAREEvanston, IL 60201-1718
Mailing Address2650 Ridge Ave., Palliative CareEvanston, IL 60201-1718 · (847) 503-4222 · Fax (847) 503-4220
Phone(847) 503-4222
Fax(847) 503-4220
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMorehouse School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1205179348 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036171667
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 62943-20 (WI)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 62943 (WI)
2650 RIDGE AVE., Evanston, IL 60201
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1515 W Moreland BlvdWaukesha, WI 53188-2428 · Phone (262) 896-8173

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Temu 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 ID3476832577
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240909002240
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Temu Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Endeavor Health Medical Group
Same address
Anesthesiology
2650 RIDGE AVE, ANESTHESIOLOGY ROOM 3905
Evanston, IL 60201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,841 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265695944 (847) 570-2760
Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC
805 mi
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 303 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750845863 (972) 715-3800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
24 services14 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
19 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Evanston, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140010
Location2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

JAMES FRANCIS KELLY DO
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE., IM HOSPITALISTS STE 4206
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1010
DR. MARY TILLEY JENKINS VOGEL MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
2650 RIDGE AVE., KELLOGG CANCER CENTER
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2639
SUNITHA CHITRA SURESH MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
2650 RIDGE AVE., SUITE 1420
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2860
BHAVIK KHAJURIA
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2650 RIDGE AVE., DEPT. OF RADIOLOGY
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2477
WAJDEY NESHEIWAT PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2650 RIDGE AVE., DEPT. OF SURGERY WALGREEN 2507
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2560
AYMAN NAJIB MD
Hospitalist
2650 RIDGE AVE., IM HOSPITALISTS STE 4206
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-1010
MATTHEW JOSEPH SADLOWSKY APN-CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2650 RIDGE AVE., DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2760
KYLE PETTY MD
Anesthesiology
2650 RIDGE AVE., DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Cook County (847) 570-2760

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 Temu Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Temu Brown is 1205179348. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2013.

Where is Temu Brown located?

Temu Brown practices at 2650 Ridge Ave. Palliative Care, Evanston, IL 60201. The listed phone number is (847) 503-4222.

What is Temu Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Temu Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Temu 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Temu Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Temu Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Endeavor Health Medical Group (Evanston, IL) and Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Temu Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Temu Brown accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Temu Brown as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Temu Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Temu Brown is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Temu Brown was last updated on September 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.