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DR. BRUCE WALLACE BROWN M.D.
NPI 1841259413
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since March 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
52.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
2660 10TH AVE S , #400, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205(205) 824-9844(205) 313-2683 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Bruce Wallace Brown M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRUCE WALLACE BROWN M.D. (NPI 1841259413) is an individual internal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (14443) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Anderson Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841259413
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE WALLACE BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address2660 10TH AVE S , #400Birmingham, AL 35205-1624
Mailing Address2660 10th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205-1624 · (205) 824-9844 · Fax (205) 313-2683
Phone(205) 824-9844
Fax(205) 313-2683
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1841259413 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 14443✔ Licensed in TX · H3857✔ Licensed in VA · 0101231497
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.

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12124 14th StMeridian, MS 39301-4040 · Phone (601) 553-6000 · Fax (601) 703-0124
Location 21102 Constitution AveMeridian, MS 39301-4001 · Phone (601) 703-5000 · Fax (601) 703-0124

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health 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. Bruce Wallace 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.

PECOS PAC ID6709786411
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091022000394
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 5

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
568 services195 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
80 services58 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.
61 services50 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
19 services18 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
19 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Anderson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250104
Location2124 14th StreetMeridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35205 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

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.

52.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality31.38
Improvement Activities40
Cost34.97

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 Bruce Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Brown is 1841259413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2006.

Where is Bruce Brown located?

Bruce Brown practices at 2660 10th Ave S , #400, Birmingham, AL 35205. The listed phone number is (205) 824-9844.

What is Bruce Brown's specialty?

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

Is Bruce Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce 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.

What insurance does Bruce Brown accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Bruce 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 Bruce Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Brown is affiliated with Anderson Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Brown was last updated on March 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.