Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Brown, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Charleston, WV

  • NPI 1538271812
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3200 Maccorkle Avenue Se, Hospitalist Program
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 388-5848
fax (304) 388-9654
Mailing address
3200 Maccorkle Ave Se, Ste B16
Charleston, WV 253041227

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 8, 2017
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
West Virginia #20179

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538271812. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
279
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$44,442
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 228 223 $167
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 51 51 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Charleston Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Brown's medical specialty?
Dr. James Brown practices Hospitalist Physician in Charleston, WV.
Where does Dr. James Brown practice?
Dr. James Brown practices at 3200 Maccorkle Avenue Se, Charleston, WV 25304. Office phone: 3043885848.
What is Dr. James Brown's NPI?
Dr. James Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538271812, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Brown accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Brown accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Brown commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.