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SHELDON BROWN
NPI 1770168197
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Marshalltown, IA

Active since March 17, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 UNITYPOINT WAY, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158(319) 356-1616 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2023, Jun 8, 2023, Mar 17, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Sheldon Brown NPPES

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

SHELDON BROWN (NPI 1770168197) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Marshalltown, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (D174507) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770168197
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSHELDON BROWN
Location Address55 UNITYPOINT WAYMarshalltown, IA 50158-4749
Mailing Address8717 W 122nd St NMingo, IA 50168-8570 · (515) 943-2787
Phone(319) 356-1616
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1770168197 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · D174507
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
55 UNITYPOINT WAY, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sheldon Buss

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11316 S Main StClarion, IA 50525-2019 · Phone (844) 474-4321
Location 2403 1st St SEBelmond, IA 50421-1201 · Phone (844) 474-4321

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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

Sheldon Brown 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 ID1355701962
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230714000256
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Sheldon Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown
0.8 mi
Emergency Medicine
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
Marshalltown, IA 50158
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 214 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164957593 (641) 754-5145
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
61 mi
Critical Access
1316 S MAIN ST
Clarion, IA 50525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1821045451 (Iowa)
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225053085 (515) 532-2811
Belmond Community Hospital
65 mi
Critical Access
403 1ST ST SE
Belmond, IA 50421
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1821122623 (Iowa)
  • 192 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932142726 (641) 444-3500

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 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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
140 services125 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown

Acute Care Hospitals · Marshalltown, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160001
Location55 Unitypoint WayMarshalltown, IA 50158 · Marshall County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50158 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

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.

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN
Emergency Medicine
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Marshall County (641) 754-5145
BAILEY WHITE
Physical Therapist
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Marshall County (641) 754-6120
DR. ALYSSA LYNN JAMES PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Marshall County (641) 754-6120
CHELSI TOEUN ARNP
Emergency Medicine
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Marshall County (641) 754-5040
JAXON JOHN FRANKEN PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Marshall County (641) 754-6120
AMELIA ANNE ATTWOOD RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Marshall County (641) 328-7693
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN
General Acute Care Hospital
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Marshall County (641) 754-5145
MADELINE RENE HARRIS ATC
Physical Therapist
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158
Marshall County (641) 754-6120

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 Sheldon Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sheldon Brown is 1770168197. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2021. The provider is also known as Sheldon Buss.

Where is Sheldon Brown located?

Sheldon Brown practices at 55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA 50158. The listed phone number is (319) 356-1616.

What is Sheldon Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Sheldon Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sheldon 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 organizations bill Medicare for Sheldon Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sheldon Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown (Marshalltown, IA), Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion (Clarion, IA) and Belmond Community Hospital (Belmond, IA). Each 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 Sheldon Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sheldon Brown accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Sheldon 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 Sheldon Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sheldon Brown is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sheldon Brown was last updated on February 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.