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Dr. Italo Brown, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brown, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Italo Brown, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Brown speak?

    Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brown typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brown diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Brown. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Procedure Not Performed Due to Patient Leaving
    • Patient left before treatment
    • Did not wait to be seen
    • Treatment abandoned by patient

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5321: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brown typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Italo Brown may include:

    Please contact Dr. Brown's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Brown in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Brown's office located?

    Dr. Italo Brown's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-4000

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    Dr. Italo Brown's Practice 2

    900 Welch Rd Ste 350

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417336850.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown

    What is Dr. Italo Brown's specialty?

    Dr. Brown is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Stanford, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Italo Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Italo Brown accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Italo Brown is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Italo Brown offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Italo Brown?

    Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (650) 723-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Brown's office located?

    Dr. Brown's offices are located in Stanford, CA and Palo Alto, CA.