Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Los Alamitos, CA

  • NPI 1548457807
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5122 Katella Ave Ste 220
Los Alamitos, CA 907206836
(562) 430-2103
fax (562) 430-2183

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G66679

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548457807. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
118
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$13,722
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 63 21 $79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $171
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 18 13 $132
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $173

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$74
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 2 $47.05
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $26.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$74

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
53
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$479
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 20 19 $44
Gabapentin Generic 17 0 $274
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 16 16 $161

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown practices Surgery Physician in Los Alamitos, CA.
Where does Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown practice?
Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown practices at 5122 Katella Ave Ste 220, Los Alamitos, CA 907206836. Office phone: 5624302103.
What is Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown's NPI?
Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548457807, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Denise Joseph-Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.