Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ervin Brown, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: Surgical Oncology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1972658599
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
P O Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 11, 2012
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G1342
Medicaid
TX #035897002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972658599. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
532
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$65,688
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 174 173 $338
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 174 173 $18
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 173 172 $14
36590 Removal of central venous tube with port or pump 11 11 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 79 peers in Houston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ervin Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. Ervin Brown practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Ervin Brown practice?
Dr. Ervin Brown practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Ervin Brown's NPI?
Dr. Ervin Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972658599, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ervin Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ervin Brown accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ervin Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36561); Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (HCPCS 77001); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.