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DR. CHRISTOPHER OWDEN BROWN MD, MPH
NPI 1609123504
Internal Medicine in Torrance, CA

Active since August 09, 2012PECOS Enrolled
1000 W. CARSON STREET BOX 400, TORRANCE, CA 90509(310) 222-2401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Owden Brown Md, Mph NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER OWDEN BROWN MD, MPH (NPI 1609123504) is an individual internal medicine provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A126975) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609123504
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER OWDEN BROWNCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address1000 W. CARSON STREET BOX 400Torrance, CA 90509-2910
Mailing Address1000 W Carson St # 459Torrance, CA 90502-2004 · (424) 306-4545
Phone(310) 222-2401
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 2019
✔ NPI 1609123504 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A126975
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1000 W. CARSON STREET BOX 400, Torrance, CA 90509
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Owden Brown Md, Mph 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90509 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 2

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

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$767.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$15.27 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

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

RAJESH SHANKAR M.D.
Anesthesiology
1000 W. CARSON STREET BOX 400
TORRANCE, CA 90509
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2401

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 Christopher Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Brown is 1609123504. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2012.

Where is Christopher Brown located?

Christopher Brown practices at 1000 W. Carson Street Box 400, Torrance, CA 90509. The listed phone number is (310) 222-2401.

What is Christopher Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Brown was last updated on December 31, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.