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DR. JOSHUA CHARLES BROWN M.D.
NPI 1851706980
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Middletown, RI

Active since June 27, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
42 VALLEY RD, MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842(401) 455-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 21, 2021, Nov 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Joshua Charles Brown M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA CHARLES BROWN M.D. (NPI 1851706980) is an individual psychiatry provider in Middletown, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD17089) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Middletown, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851706980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA CHARLES BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address42 VALLEY RDMiddletown, RI 02842-6400
Mailing Address42 Valley RdMiddletown, RI 02842-6400
Phone(401) 455-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1851706980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in RI · MD17089
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 37252 (SC)
42 VALLEY RD, Middletown, RI 02842
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 142 Valley RdMiddletown, RI 02842-6400 · Phone (401) 846-1213

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next.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

Dr. Joshua Charles 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 ID2961729611
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230405000325
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Newport County Community Mental Health Center, Inc
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
42 VALLEY RD
Middletown, RI 02842
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093713174 (401) 846-1213
The Mclean Hospital Corporation
61 mi
Psychiatry
115 MILL ST
Belmont, MA 02478
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 422 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114979580 (617) 855-2183
Coastal Carolina Primary Care, LLC
673 mi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
920 DOUG WHITE DR STE 250
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821257676 (843) 236-1950
South Carolina Dept Of Mental Health Accounting Office
734 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
250 DEWEY AVE
Spartanburg, SC 29303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 133 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427168889 (864) 585-0366
University Medical Associates
763 mi
Multi-Specialty
1200 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437176039 (843) 792-1414

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

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.

Treatment using magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in brain, subsequent delivery and management 90868
This treatment involves using a magnetic field to activate nerve cells in the brain. It's a non-invasive procedure designed to manage conditions like depression. The magnetic field is precisely targeted to stimulate specific areas of the brain to improve symptoms.
64 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02842 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
$177.03 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $44.25 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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 20

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

KATIA E. CUSTER LCSW, MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
42 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Newport County (401) 236-1873
CATHERINE ANNE HAMEL LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
42 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Newport County (401) 846-1213
ALISON TURNER LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
42 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Newport County (401) 846-1213
AMY C SANBORN
Counselor (Mental Health)
42 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Newport County (401) 846-1213
KATHLEEN MARIE LOSOYA
Social Worker (Clinical)
42 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Newport County (401) 846-1213
ANGELIQUE SMITH RN
Registered Nurse
42 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Newport County (401) 843-1213
NEWPORT COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
42 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Newport County (401) 846-1213
HANNA MORRISSETTE - DROWNE
Counselor (Mental Health)
42 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Newport County (401) 846-1213

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 Joshua Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Brown is 1851706980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2014.

Where is Joshua Brown located?

Joshua Brown practices at 42 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842. The listed phone number is (401) 455-6200.

What is Joshua Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Joshua Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua 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 Joshua Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Newport County Community Mental Health Center, Inc (Middletown, RI), The Mclean Hospital Corporation (Belmont, MA), Coastal Carolina Primary Care, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC), South Carolina Dept Of Mental Health Accounting Office (Spartanburg, SC) and University Medical Associates (Mt Pleasant, SC). 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 Joshua Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joshua Brown accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next list Joshua 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 Joshua Brown was last updated on October 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.