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JAMES R BROWN OD
NPI 1508938812
Optometrist in Ripley, MS

Active since November 14, 2006
220 E WALNUT ST, RIPLEY, MS 38663(662) 837-3696(662) 837-0004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About James R Brown Od NPPES

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

JAMES R BROWN OD (NPI 1508938812) is an individual optometrist in Ripley, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (450) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508938812
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES R BROWNCredential: OD
Location Address220 E WALNUT STRipley, MS 38663-2054
Mailing AddressPo Box 555Ripley, MS 38663-0555 · (662) 837-3696 · Fax (662) 837-0004
Phone(662) 837-3696
Fax(662) 837-0004
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2008
✔ NPI 1508938812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 450
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
220 E WALNUT ST, Ripley, MS 38663
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Bert Brown Od

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare NSC0415290001MS
OtherMS0450MS · Eyemed
Other640619201MS · Fed Employ I D
Medicare PIN560945499MS
Medicaid00087780MS
Medicare UPINT21072MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MONICA BALLARD O.D.
Optometrist
220 E WALNUT ST
RIPLEY, MS 38663
Tippah County (662) 837-3696
MONICA BALLARD, O.D. PC
Optometrist
220 E WALNUT ST
RIPLEY, MS 38663
Tippah County (662) 837-3696

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 1508938812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2006. The provider is also known as Bert Brown Od.

Where is James Brown located?

James Brown practices at 220 E Walnut St, Ripley, MS 38663. The listed phone number is (662) 837-3696.

What is James Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does James Brown accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Brown was last updated on April 22, 2008. 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.