Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Takoma Park, MD

Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Takoma Park, Maryland. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is 7610 Carroll Ave, Suite 460, Takoma Park, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 455-7546.

Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D20893) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568685246.

Contact Information

Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr, MD
7610 Carroll Ave, Suite 460,
Takoma Park, MD 20912-6384
(301) 455-7546
(301) 270-5402

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leon Edward Brown Sr
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience47 Years
Location7610 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568685246
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496821977
  • Enrollment ID: I20080908000064

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568685246NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology D20893 (Maryland)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLeon E Brown, Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679729818
PECOS PAC ID: 8426124918
Enrollment ID: O20080908000456

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr, MD
7610 Carroll Ave, Suite 460,
Takoma Park, MD 20912-6384

Ph: (301) 455-7546
Dr Leon Edward Brown Sr, MD
7610 Carroll Ave, Suite 460,
Takoma Park, MD 20912-6384

Ph: (301) 455-7546

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