Dr Joseph A Brown, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Abingdon, VA

Dr Joseph A Brown, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Abingdon, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation and his current practice location is 16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 304, Abingdon, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 258-3600.

Dr Joseph A Brown is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101-234846) 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 1356320881.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph A Brown, MD
16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 304,
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 258-3600
(276) 258-3605



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph A Brown
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience47 Years
Location16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Abingdon, Virginia
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 Joseph A Brown graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356320881
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/30/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002851078
  • Enrollment ID: I20050621001111

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph A Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356320881NPI-NPPES
010134137MedicaidVA
P01245226OtherVARAILROAD MEDICARE
Q003375MedicaidTN
1356320881MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 0101-234846 (Virginia)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 0101234846 (Virginia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Johnston Memorial HospitalAbingdon, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation9739099441308

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Entity NameBlue Ridge Medical Management Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326159567
PECOS PAC ID: 9739099441
Enrollment ID: O20040715001336

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph A Brown, MD
16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 304,
Abingdon, VA 24211

Ph: (276) 258-3600
Dr Joseph A Brown, MD
16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 304,
Abingdon, VA 24211

Ph: (276) 258-3600

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Abingdon, VA

Dr. Joe Rupe, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211
Phone: 276-258-4050    Fax: 276-258-4056
Dr. Beverly Tara Smith, DO
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211
Phone: 276-258-1000    
Maung M. Kyi, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr Ste 312c, Abingdon, VA 24211
Phone: 276-258-1985    Fax: 276-258-1989
Dr. Andrew Waller, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 Valley St Ne, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-206-8197    Fax: 276-206-8761
Martin Monahan, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 322 E Valley St, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-628-1106    Fax: 276-676-0215
Dr. Gregory H Miller, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Suite 212a, Abingdon, VA 24211
Phone: 276-258-3740    Fax: 276-258-3745
John Byron Patterson, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Suite 212a, Abingdon, VA 24211
Phone: 276-258-3740    Fax: 276-258-3745

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