Sanford Brown, MD
NPI 1396851440 · Family Medicine Physician · Fort Bragg, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanford Brown, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fort Bragg, CA (NPI 1396851440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396851440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G27703 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
642 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 275 | $93 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 99 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $131 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 73 | $58 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 63 | $92 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 215 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 103 | 28 |
| Lisinopril | 97 | 27 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 75 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 71 | 18 |
| Omeprazole | 65 | 21 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 62 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanford Brown's NPI number?
- Sanford Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396851440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanford Brown's specialty?
- Sanford Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanford Brown located?
- Sanford Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 815b Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg, CA 95437.
- What is Sanford Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanford Brown is (707) 964-9168.
- Does Sanford Brown accept Medicare?
- Sanford Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanford Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanford Brown's NPI (1396851440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.