Quick answers
- Does James H. Brown Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James H. 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 James H. Brown Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 47 services for James H. Brown Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James H. Brown Iii's NPI number?
- 1477123099. 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 James H. 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 patients | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 47 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Diabetes49%
- Depression45%
Hospitals where James H. Brown Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James H. 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.
- Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010104
- Northeast Alabama Regional Medical CenterAnniston, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010078
- St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010056
Practice locations
Addresses where James H. Brown Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Commerce SqGadsden, AL 35901 (256) 546‑5281
- 1 Commerce SquareGadsden, AL 35901
- 400 E 10th StAnniston, AL 36207 (256) 546‑5281
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249 (205) 934‑4011
- 701 Princeton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211 (205) 848‑2925
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James H. Brown Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC2,814 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesiologists Associated PC428 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Associates60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Alabama →
Other nurse anesthetists in Gadsden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gadsden, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477123099 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians