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Craig A. Brown, MD

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About Dr. Brown

Based in Chula Vista, CA, Craig A. Brown, MD is listed in the NPI registry under psychiatry. Craig graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1970. Medicare claims data shows Craig provided 892 services to 60 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more and psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes. NPI 1730239989 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 28188CurrentExpires Nov 2028Since 1974
NPINational Provider Identifier
1730239989Issued 2007

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Brown's specialty?

Dr. Brown is a psychiatrist in Chula Vista, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Brown?

Dr. Brown is listed at 480 4Th Ave Suite 511, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Brown?

The number on file is (619) 426-0370. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Brown?

Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier is 1730239989. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Brown's medical education?

Dr. Brown attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Brown have?

Dr. Brown has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Brown known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brown provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Brown's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Brown. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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