Dr. Richard Alan Brown
Orthopedic Surgery in La Jolla, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard Alan Brown, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in La Jolla, California. He attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mammoth Hospital, Northern Inyo Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Richard Alan Brown also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc. Dr. Richard Alan Brown may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (858) 535-1075 to request Dr. Richard Alan Brown the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard Alan Brown |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0648161117 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Richard Alan Brown attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1477571958
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 2, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Richard Alan Brown
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard Alan Brown has been primarily specialized in Hand Surgery for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
click for detail Hand Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
| A43071 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| A43071 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Mammoth Lakes, California | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Bishop, California | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| La Jolla, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc
| La Jolla Orthopedic Trauma Inc | 4 |
Practice Locations
9850 Genesee Ave
Suite 210
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 535-1075
Fax: (858) 453-9810
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, July 6, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, April 2, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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