Dr Craig J Brown, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Fayetteville, AR

Dr Craig J Brown, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eye Center Pa and his current practice location is 594 E Millsap Rd, Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 442-2020.

Dr Craig J Brown is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C5158) 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 1881646198.

Contact Information

Dr Craig J Brown, MD
594 E Millsap Rd,
Fayetteville, AR 72703-4096
(479) 442-2020
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Craig J Brown
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience47 Years
Location594 E Millsap Rd, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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 Craig J Brown attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881646198
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628047511
  • Enrollment ID: I20101210000687

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig J Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881646198NPI-NPPES
106409001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology C5158 (Arkansas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Center Pa53957133828

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameEye Center Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629169727
PECOS PAC ID: 5395713382
Enrollment ID: O20040917000683

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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 Craig J Brown 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 Craig J Brown, MD
594 E Millsap Rd,
Fayetteville, AR 72703-4096

Ph: (479) 442-2020
Dr Craig J Brown, MD
594 E Millsap Rd,
Fayetteville, AR 72703-4096

Ph: (479) 442-2020

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Fayetteville, AR

Patrick Risch,
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 594 E Millsap Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: 479-442-2323    
Dr. Diana L Shipman, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1100 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: 479-444-5093    Fax: 479-587-6105
Dr. Kellye A Smith, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 594 E Millsap Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: 479-442-2020    
Dr. Sarah Marie Covey, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 741 E Van Asche Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: 479-442-5227    Fax: 479-582-4952
Dr. Chad Lee Betts, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3689 N Steele Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: 479-521-2555    Fax: 479-521-6761
Dr. Morriss Murphey Henry, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 741 E Van Asche Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: 479-442-5227    Fax: 479-582-4952
Dr. Hans Barron Heymann, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 613 N Willow Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 361-739-9376    

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