JOSEPH T BROWN DO
NPI 1235127648
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Grand Rapids, MI
About Joseph T Brown Do NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOSEPH T BROWN DO (NPI 1235127648) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5101015511) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spectrum Health United Hospital, and is a graduate of At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 4
Accepted 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
Joseph T Brown Do 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 13
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Spectrum Health United Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, MISpectrum Health
Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Rapids, MIUniversity Of Michigan Health - West
Acute Care Hospitals · Wyoming, MICorewell Health Gerber Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Fremont, MICorewell Health Pennock Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Hastings, MIMedicare 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.
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.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
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 Joseph Brown's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joseph Brown is 1235127648. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2005.
Where is Joseph Brown located?
Joseph Brown practices at 1111 Leffingwell Ave NE Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. The listed phone number is (616) 459-7101.
What is Joseph Brown's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.
Is Joseph Brown enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joseph 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 organization bills Medicare for Joseph Brown's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids, PC (Grand Rapids, MI). The 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 Joseph Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Joseph Brown accept?
Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Joseph 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 Joseph Brown affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joseph Brown is affiliated with Spectrum Health United Hospital, Spectrum Health, University Of Michigan Health - West, Corewell Health Gerber Hospital and Corewell Health Pennock Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joseph Brown was last updated on February 5, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.
# Joseph T Brown, DO · NPI 1235127648
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 10, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1235127648 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 10, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine · taxonomy 207XS0117X
- **State license:** 5101015511 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1111 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE, SUITE 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- **Phone:** (616) 459-7101 · **Fax:** (616) 464-6170
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids, PC (NPI 1023021300, Grand Rapids, MI), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville, class of 1992
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 5, 2013
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare ID-Type Unspecified 0D14869; Medicare PIN OD14869023; Medicare UPIN H68038; and 1 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1235127648) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.