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Orthopedic Surgery

Paul B. Brown Iii, DO

Works at hospitals in Summit, NJ · Paterson, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Paul B. Brown Iii, DO is an orthopedic surgeon at 550 Central Ave, Suite 500, New Providence, NJ 07974. Phone: (908) 795-1192. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul B. Brown Iii had 144 Original Medicare patients and 2,661 services. NPI 1275943326. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 550 Central Ave, Suite 500, New Providence, NJ 07974 · Directions
  • Phone: (908) 795‑1192
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Overlook Medical Center, St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc
  • Group practice: Practice Associates Medical Group
  • Medical school: Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul B. Brown Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul B. Brown Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul B. Brown Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Paul B. Brown Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 2,661 services for Paul B. Brown Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul B. Brown Iii's NPI number?
1275943326. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Paul B. Brown Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients144
Services billed to Medicare2,661
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)840 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)58 services
  3. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)54 services
  4. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)51 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)51 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis72%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Paul B. Brown Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul B. Brown Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul B. Brown Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul B. Brown Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Practice Associates Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Practice Associates Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolRowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275943326
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians