William Brown, MD
NPI 1780649616 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Brown, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1780649616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780649616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 029309 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
439 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 77 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 64 | $221 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 44 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 43 | $113 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 42 | $748 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 42 | $1,730 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 119 | 70 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 76 | 49 |
| Mupirocin | 59 | 56 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 26 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-20
- Last updated
- 2011-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Brown's NPI number?
- William Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780649616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Brown's specialty?
- William Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Brown located?
- William Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 95 Collier Road, Atlanta, GA 30309.
- What is William Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Brown is (404) 605-5699.
- Does William Brown accept Medicare?
- William Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — William Brown's NPI (1780649616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.