DR. DESMOND A BROWN M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1689080533
Neurological Surgery in Rochester, MN

Q: What is Desmond Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desmond Brown is 1689080533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2014.

Q: What is Desmond Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desmond Brown was last updated on January 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since July 10, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55905(507) 284-2511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2023, Jan 7, 2022, Aug 24, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Desmond A Brown M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. DESMOND A BROWN M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1689080533) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Rochester, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (59336) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, and maintains a secondary practice location in Harrisburg.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689080533

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207T00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DESMOND A BROWNCredential: M.D., PH.D.

Location Address200 1ST ST SWRochester, MN 55905-0001

Mailing Address200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001 · (507) 284-2511

Phone(507) 284-2511

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2024

✔ NPI 1689080533 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207T00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 59336✔ Licensed in PA · MD476125

Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN 55905

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1205 S Front St Fl 6Harrisburg, PA 17104-1619 · Phone (717) 988-9370

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health, Medica and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Desmond A Brown M.d., Ph.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.

PECOS PAC ID3779700489

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220602002737, I20221109001204, I20250923002482

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

18 services18 patients

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.

15 services15 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingwood, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450775

Location22999 Us Hwy 59Kingwood, TX 77325 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55905 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

$127.61 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.74 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

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.

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