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DR. WILLIAM FRANCIS BROWN M.D.
NPI 1952362857
Anesthesiology in Richmond, VA

Active since March 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2621 GROVE AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA 23220(804) 254-5100(804) 254-5187 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. William Francis Brown M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM FRANCIS BROWN M.D. (NPI 1952362857) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101222829) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952362857
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM FRANCIS BROWNCredential: M.D.
Location Address2621 GROVE AVENUERichmond, VA 23220-4300
Mailing AddressDept 1041 Po Box 740209Atlanta, GA 30374-0209 · (941) 360-1566 · Fax (941) 358-9818
Phone(804) 254-5100
Fax(804) 254-5187
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 2016
✔ NPI 1952362857 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101222829
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2621 GROVE AVENUE, Richmond, VA 23220
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid010048346VA
Medicare UPINF37725
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified004402A83

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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. William Francis 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 Reassignments

3

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

East Carolina Health
91 mi
Anesthesiology
500 ACADEMY ST S
Ahoskie, NC 27910
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093793473 (252) 209-3170
East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC
134 mi
Anesthesiology
2100 STANTONSBURG RD
Greenville, NC 27834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,097 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205996519 (252) 847-4100
Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc
239 mi
Anesthesiology
8800 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346649415 (704) 863-6000

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

CYNTHIA LEE KRANITZKY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2621 GROVE AVENUE
RICHMOND, VA 23220
Richmond City (804) 254-5100
DR. MARK HAROLD MERSON M.D.
Anesthesiology
2621 GROVE AVENUE
RICHMOND, VA 23220
Richmond City (804) 254-5100
DR. SUNG GOHN PARK M.D.
Anesthesiology
2621 GROVE AVENUE
RICHMOND, VA 23220
Richmond City (804) 254-5100
DANA MICHELLE DAVIS DPT
Physical Therapist
2621 GROVE AVENUE
RICHMOND, VA 23220
Richmond City (804) 254-5533

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 William Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Brown is 1952362857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2006.

Where is William Brown located?

William Brown practices at 2621 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. The listed phone number is (804) 254-5100.

What is William Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is William Brown enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: East Carolina Health (Ahoskie, NC), East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC (Greenville, NC) and Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc (Charlotte, NC). 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 William Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Brown accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Cigna Healthcare and 2 other insurers list William 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 William Brown was last updated on February 5, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.