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DR. STEPHEN DECHMAN BROWN JR. MD
NPI 1225011901
Internal Medicine in Flat Rock, NC

Active since November 27, 2005PECOS Enrolled
571 S ALLEN RD, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731(828) 692-6178(828) 692-2365 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Stephen Dechman Brown Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN DECHMAN BROWN JR. MD (NPI 1225011901) is an individual internal medicine provider in Flat Rock, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200100217) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Asheville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225011901
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN DECHMAN BROWN JR.Credential: MD
Location Address571 S ALLEN RDFlat Rock, NC 28731-9447
Mailing Address571 S Allen RdFlat Rock, NC 28731-9447 · (828) 692-6178 · Fax (828) 692-2365
Phone(828) 692-6178
Fax(828) 692-2365
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1225011901 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200100217
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
571 S ALLEN RD, Flat Rock, NC 28731
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Suite 100Asheville, NC 28803-1700 · Phone (828) 258-0397 · Fax (828) 258-3390

Other Identifiers 2

Other128M8NC · Bcbs
Medicaid89128M8NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Stephen Dechman Brown Jr. Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28731 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
13 suppliers46 claims103 services$6.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$2.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers24 claims35 services$1.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with filter (1 piece), each A4424
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier13 claims260 services$3.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims66 services$1.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$76.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DANIELL MILLER GOLD
Nurse Practitioner
571 S ALLEN RD
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
Henderson County (828) 692-6178
MR. DENNIS CLARK KABASAN MD
Internal Medicine
571 S ALLEN RD
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
Henderson County (828) 692-6178
KELLY LYNN PEARSON FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
571 S ALLEN RD
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
Henderson County (828) 692-6178
KRISTAN LEEANN JOHNSON NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
571 S ALLEN RD
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
Henderson County (828) 692-6178
MITESHBHAI J RAVAL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
571 S ALLEN RD
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
Henderson County (828) 692-6178
STACIE LYNN CASCIO FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
571 S ALLEN RD
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
Henderson County (828) 692-6178
JAIME FOYLE LCSW
Social Worker
571 S ALLEN RD
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
Henderson County (828) 692-6178
JOELLE WICKER FALCON NP
Nurse Practitioner
571 S ALLEN RD
FLAT ROCK, NC 28731
Henderson County (828) 692-6178

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 Stephen Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Brown is 1225011901. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 27, 2005.

Where is Stephen Brown located?

Stephen Brown practices at 571 S Allen Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731. The listed phone number is (828) 692-6178.

What is Stephen Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Stephen Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Stephen Brown accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Stephen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Brown was last updated on February 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.