DR. WILLIAM JAMES BROWNLEE III M.D.
NPI 1245224369
Surgery in Washington, DC

Q: What is William Brownlee's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Brownlee is 1245224369. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2005.

Q: What is William Brownlee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Brownlee was last updated on March 26, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.

Active since September 02, 2005PECOS Enrolled

1160 VARNUM ST NE, SUITE 300-B, WASHINGTON, DC 20017(202) 526-0200(202) 832-3476 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. William James Brownlee Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM JAMES BROWNLEE III M.D. (NPI 1245224369) is an individual surgery provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD21292) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245224369

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM JAMES BROWNLEE IIICredential: M.D.

Location Address1160 VARNUM ST NE, SUITE 300-BWashington, DC 20017-2107

Mailing Address1809 Redwood Ter NwWashington, DC 20012-1022 · (202) 291-5557 · Fax (202) 832-3476

Phone(202) 526-0200

Fax(202) 832-3476

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 2, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2010

✔ NPI 1245224369 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in DC · MD21292

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License MD21292 (DC)

Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License MD21292 (DC)

Also ListedSurgery · Surgical OncologyTaxonomy 2086X0206X · License MD21292 (DC)

Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License MD21292 (DC)

1160 VARNUM ST NE, Washington, DC 20017

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH24223

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG00731DC

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedOOOA912W31DC · Medicare Individual

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. William James Brownlee Iii M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show William Brownlee reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

William J Brownlee M D LLC

Same address

Surgery

1160 VARNUM ST NE STE 213
Washington, DC 20017

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment

NPI 1609958529 (202) 526-0200

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

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20017 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

$100.31 typical visit price

range $65.18 – $194.86

Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$80.66 typical visit price

range $21.40 – $158.88

Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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 3

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

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

5 suppliers11 claims580 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6402

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

5 suppliers14 claims1,270 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

4 suppliers11 claims1,165 services$0.28 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.

MS. UCHENNA ANTHONIA OBICHERE CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

1160 VARNUM ST NE, SUITE 317
WASHINGTON, DC 20017

District of Columbia (202) 636-1130

PHS INTERNAL MEDICINE DP317

Internal Medicine

1160 VARNUM ST NE, DEPAUL 317
WASHINGTON, DC 20017

District of Columbia (202) 640-4837

YULIZA ABIGAIL LEMUS GAMES

Behavior Technician

1160 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017

District of Columbia (202) 525-1448

ANITA KUNWAR MD

Internal Medicine

1160 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017

District of Columbia (202) 854-7785

RESOURCE PHARMACY INCORPORATED

Pharmacist

1160 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017

District of Columbia (202) 832-2200

PHS MULTISPECIALTY SERVICES

Surgery

1160 VARNUM ST NE, DEPAUL 300
WASHINGTON, DC 20017

District of Columbia (202) 854-4014

PHS INTERNAL MEDICINE DP311

Internal Medicine

1160 VARNUM ST NE, DEPAUL 311
WASHINGTON, DC 20017

District of Columbia (202) 854-4470

BRANDI DENISE FISHER

Behavior Technician

1160 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017

District of Columbia (202) 525-1448

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 William Brownlee's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Brownlee is 1245224369. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2005.

Where is William Brownlee located?

William Brownlee practices at 1160 Varnum St NE Suite 300-B, Washington, DC 20017. The listed phone number is (202) 526-0200.

What is William Brownlee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is William Brownlee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Brownlee is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for William Brownlee's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Brownlee reassigns Medicare benefits to William J Brownlee M D LLC (Washington, DC). 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 William Brownlee's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Brownlee was last updated on March 26, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.