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Neurosurgery

William R. Brown Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Winston-Salem, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. William R. Brown Jr., MD is a neurosurgeon at 190 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 155, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Phone: (336) 765-6637. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William R. Brown Jr. had 230 Original Medicare patients and 663 services. NPI 1932141827. 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: Neurosurgeon (Medicare lists Neurosurgery)
  • Address: 190 Kimel Park Dr, Suite 155, Winston Salem, NC 27103 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (336) 765‑6637
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
  • Group practice: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
  • Medical school: Wake Forest University School Of Medicine · graduated 1970 (56 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William R. Brown Jr., 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 William R. Brown Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William R. Brown Jr. 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 William R. Brown Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 230 Original Medicare patients and 663 services for William R. Brown Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William R. Brown Jr.'s NPI number?
1932141827. 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 William R. Brown Jr., 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 patients230
Services billed to Medicare663
Different services or procedures78
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)107 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)82 services
  3. Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)48 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)47 services
  5. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)43 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Anxiety42%
  • Depression39%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%

Hospitals where William R. Brown Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William R. Brown Jr. 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 William R. Brown Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William R. Brown Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Novant Health Medical Group, LLC2,430 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Winston Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winston Salem, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWake Forest University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1970 (56 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932141827
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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