Dr George J Brown, OD - Medicare Optometrist in East Providence, RI

Dr George J Brown, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Occupational Vision" provider in East Providence, Rhode Island. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Brown Vision Care, Inc, Brown Vision Care, Inc and his current practice location is 400 Warren Ave, East Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 438-4447.

Dr George J Brown is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number 483-TG) 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 1770645525.

Contact Information

Dr George J Brown, OD
400 Warren Ave,
East Providence, RI 02914-3807
(401) 438-4447
(401) 438-0160



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr George J Brown
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location400 Warren Ave, East Providence, Rhode Island
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 George J Brown attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770645525
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385701838
  • Enrollment ID: I20090327000038

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George J Brown such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770645525NPI-NPPES
200150OtherRIBLUE CHIP
26473-6OtherRIBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
7003136MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 483-TG (Rhode Island)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 483-TG (Rhode Island)Primary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 483-TG (Rhode Island)Primary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision 483-TG (Rhode Island)Primary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 483- TG (Rhode Island)Primary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision 483-TG (Rhode Island)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Brown Vision Care, Inc30725878495
Brown Vision Care, Inc30725878495

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Provider NameBrown Vision Care, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235293580
PECOS PAC ID: 3072587849
Enrollment ID: O20040826000062

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr George J Brown, OD
400 Warren Ave,
East Providence, RI 02914-3807

Ph: (401) 438-4447
Dr George J Brown, OD
400 Warren Ave,
East Providence, RI 02914-3807

Ph: (401) 438-4447

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