DR. CHARLES K BROWN M.D.
NPI 1942272968
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in La Grange Highlands, IL

Active since February 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5201 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 290, LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525(708) 579-0018 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 10, 2021, Feb 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Charles K Brown M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES K BROWN M.D. (NPI 1942272968) is an individual surgical oncology provider in La Grange Highlands, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.102156) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942272968
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES K BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address5201 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 290La Grange Highlands, IL 60525-6506
Mailing Address5201 Willow Springs Rd Ste 290La Grange Highlands, IL 60525-6506 · (708) 579-0018
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1942272968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.102156
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
5201 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 290, La Grange Highlands, IL 60525

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Charles K Brown M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
600 CELEBRATE LIFE PARKWAY
Newnan, GA 30265
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 448 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60525 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
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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

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

Nurse Practitioner
5201 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 290
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525

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 Charles Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Brown is 1942272968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2006.

Where is Charles Brown located?

Charles Brown practices at 5201 Willow Springs Rd Ste 290, La Grange Highlands, IL 60525. The listed phone number is (708) 579-0018.

What is Charles Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Charles Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to City Of Hope Medical Group Of Georgia LLC (Newnan, GA). The 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 Charles Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Brown accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Charles 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 Charles Brown was last updated on March 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.