Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BROWN
Based in Chesapeake, VA, Samuel Isaac Brown, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Samuel graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1979. Samuel is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Samuel provided 1,529 services to 604 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (757) 547-5145
- Email not available
Practice Locations
501 DISCOVERY DR.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,529 services · 604 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
133 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
95 |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
67 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
18 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
13 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
824 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
195 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
81 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
52 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
36 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Chesapeake 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is an orthopedic surgeon in Chesapeake, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Brown?
Dr. Brown is listed at 501 DISCOVERY DR., Chesapeake, VA 23320. 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 (757) 547-5145. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Brown?
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier is 1386640365. 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 Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brown have?
Dr. Brown has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Brown known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brown performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of both knees while standing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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