DR. ELIZABETH ANN BROWN M.D.
NPI 1427018423
Ophthalmology in West Des Moines, IA
About Dr. Elizabeth Ann Brown M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ELIZABETH ANN BROWN M.D. (NPI 1427018423) is an individual ophthalmology provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (29420) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
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
Dr. Elizabeth Ann 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
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 14
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
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50265 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare 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.
Reported Quality Measures
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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 Elizabeth Brown's NPI number?
The NPI number for Elizabeth Brown is 1427018423. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.
Where is Elizabeth Brown located?
Elizabeth Brown practices at 2101 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265. The listed phone number is (515) 225-2566.
What is Elizabeth Brown's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Elizabeth Brown enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Brown's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to Elizabeth A Brown MD PC (West Des Moines, IA). 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 Elizabeth Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Elizabeth Brown accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Brown affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Elizabeth Brown is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Elizabeth Brown was last updated on November 19, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
# Dr. Elizabeth Ann Brown, M.D. · NPI 1427018423
Ophthalmology physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 24, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1427018423 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 24, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 29420 (Iowa)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2101 WESTOWN PKWY, West Des Moines, IA 50265-1542
- **Phone:** (515) 225-2566 · **Fax:** (515) 225-2425
## 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:** Elizabeth A Brown MD PC (NPI 1639324031, West Des Moines, IA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine, class of 1992
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 19, 2007
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN F73214 (IA); Medicaid 1155306 (IA); Medicare PIN I9873 (IA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1427018423) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.