JAMES S BROWN MD
NPI 1932187614
Allergy & Immunology in Lakewood, WA

NPI Status: Active since January 04, 2006

Contact Information

11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
STE 200
LAKEWOOD, WA
ZIP 98499
Phone: (253) 589-1380
Fax: (253) 589-1786

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 52
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JAMES BROWN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Brown, a provider established in Lakewood, Washington with a medical specialization in Allergy & Immunology and more than 52 years of experience. He graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1974. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1932187614 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207K00000X with license number MD00028920 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1932187614
Provider Name
JAMES S BROWN MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW STE 200 LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Location Phone
(253) 589-1380
Location Fax
(253) 589-1786
Mailing Address
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW STE 200 LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Mailing Phone
(253) 589-1380
Mailing Fax
(253) 589-1786
Medical School Name
OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1974
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-04-2006
Last Update Date
07-30-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Allergy & Immunology

Taxonomy Code
207K00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD00028920
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

James Brown is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

James Brown is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850326562

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20051003000055

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1932187614, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1932187614.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 15 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Allergy & Immunology
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 200
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 220
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Urology
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 217
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Physical Therapist
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 220
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Surgery
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 220-A
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Physical Therapist
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 220
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Allergy & Immunology
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, SUITE 200
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 220A
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Surgery
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 220
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Nurse Practitioner
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, SUITE 210
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Orthopaedic Surgery
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Physician Assistant (Medical)
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Physician Assistant
11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1932187614, enumerated as an "individual" on January 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 11307 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW STE 200 LAKEWOOD, WA 98499 and the phone number is (253) 589-1380.

Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Providence Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.