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JAMES WILLIAM BROWN MD
NPI 1336152743
Anesthesiology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
975 E THIRD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 602-8400(423) 602-8401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2026, Nov 10, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About James William Brown Md NPPES

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

JAMES WILLIAM BROWN MD (NPI 1336152743) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD20336) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336152743
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES WILLIAM BROWNCredential: MD
Location Address975 E THIRD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing AddressPo Box 2930Indianapolis, IN 46206-2930 · (844) 468-9496
Phone(423) 602-8400
Fax(423) 602-8401
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1336152743 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · MD20336✔ Licensed in GA · 40327
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.
975 E THIRD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Other Identifiers 7

OtherN362754GA · Wellcare(ga Medicaid)
Other3074802TN · Blue Cross Blue Shield Tn
Medicaid000518592BGA
Other050057216TN · Medicare Railroad
Medicaid89067CPNC
Medicaid009801380AL
MedicaidQ002742TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

James William Brown Md 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 ID8921294562
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101122001305
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 James Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, PC
Same address
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184670218 (423) 602-8400

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton 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.

ELIZABETH FULTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
SUSAN L BATTLES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
EDWARD M GENTRY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
KELLY KOVACH GOOD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
GARY S BRANUM CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7806
BRIAN D JOHNSON MD
Anesthesiology
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
SUSHILA N TEJANI MD
Anesthesiology
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7608
LAURA DAVIS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E THIRD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7806

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 James Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Brown is 1336152743. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is James Brown located?

James Brown practices at 975 E Third St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 602-8400.

What is James Brown's specialty?

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

Is James Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, PC (Chattanooga, TN). 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 James Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Brown accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list James 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 James Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Brown is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Brown was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.