Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sanford Brown, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Fort Bragg, CA

  • NPI 1396851440
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 53 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
815B Sequoia Circle
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-9168
fax (707) 964-7243

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1973 — 53 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G27703
Medicaid
CA #9731118

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396851440. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
656
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$59,854
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 284 122 $93
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 132 82 $54
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 90 90 $132
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 76 42 $89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 58 37 $131
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 16 15 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Fort Bragg Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,140
Patients
304
Total drug cost
$20,350
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 225 62 $2,389
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 105 25 $1,993
Omeprazole Generic 104 25 $1,735
Lisinopril Generic 88 25 $1,001
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 71 19 $1,015
Losartan Potassium Generic 62 17 $1,308
Simvastatin Generic 61 16 $773
Metformin Hcl Generic 60 21 $768
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 59 18 $2,626
Lorazepam Generic 58 0 $373

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sanford Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. Sanford Brown practices Family Medicine Physician in Fort Bragg, CA.
Where does Dr. Sanford Brown practice?
Dr. Sanford Brown practices at 815B Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. Office phone: 7079649168.
What is Dr. Sanford Brown's NPI?
Dr. Sanford Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396851440, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sanford Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sanford Brown accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sanford Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99441); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.