Linda R Brown, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Anacortes, WA

Linda R Brown, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Anacortes, Washington. She went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Island Eye Physicians And Surgeons and her current practice location is 1213 24th St, Suite 300, Anacortes, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 293-2020.

Linda R Brown is licensed to practice in Washington (license number M000027694) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1629015789.

Contact Information

Linda R Brown, MD
1213 24th St, Suite 300,
Anacortes, WA 98221-2592
(360) 293-2020
(360) 299-0341



Physician's Profile

Full NameLinda R Brown
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location1213 24th St, Anacortes, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Linda R Brown attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629015789
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486541414
  • Enrollment ID: I20101013000774

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Linda R Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629015789NPI-NPPES
0031987OtherL & I
1058288MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology M000027694 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Island HospitalAnacortes, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Island Eye Physicians And Surgeons95370565692

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Entity NameIsland Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306893755
PECOS PAC ID: 9537056569
Enrollment ID: O20040303000555

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Linda R Brown, MD
1213 24th St, Suite 300,
Anacortes, WA 98221-2592

Ph: (360) 293-2020
Linda R Brown, MD
1213 24th St, Suite 300,
Anacortes, WA 98221-2592

Ph: (360) 293-2020

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Practice Location: 1213 24th St, Suite 300, Anacortes, WA 98221
Phone: 360-293-2020    Fax: 360-299-0341

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