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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BROWN
Based in Hickory, NC, Donald Hugh Brown, MD is listed in the NPI registry under anesthesiology. Donald graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1992. Donald is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows Donald provided 646 services to 409 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 327-8105
- Email not available
Practice Locations
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 201
Hickory, NC 28601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
646 services · 409 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
98 |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
69 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
43 |
| Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62321 |
21 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | Procedure | 64484 |
18 |
| Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy | Anaesthesia | 01922 |
15 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
211 |
| Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | Lab test | 80307 |
71 |
| Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/m | Billing code | G0482 |
46 |
| Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/m | Billing code | G0483 |
21 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other anesthesiology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other anesthesiology specialists in Hickory 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Brown specialize in?
Dr. Brown is an anesthesiology in Hickory, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Brown located?
Dr. Brown is listed at 415 N CENTER ST SUITE 201, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Brown's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 327-8105. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Brown?
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier is 1013997709. 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
Where did Dr. Brown go to medical school?
Dr. Brown attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brown have?
Dr. Brown has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Brown do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brown performs procedures including injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level, injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; provides treatments such as anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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