35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Brown, Hospitalist in Carson, CA?
Dr. Donald Brown, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brown completed his residency at St Joseph Univ School. He is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (562) 426-3333.
Where did Dr. Brown go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCLA
Residency: St Joseph Univ School
Is Dr. Brown board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Donald Brown, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brown treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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.
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Lobar Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Lobe Infection
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Severe Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Unstable Angina (Sudden Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Acute Angina
- Worsening Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I200: Unstable angina
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Brown perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Donald Brown may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brown's office.
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 426-3333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Carson, CA?
Dr. Brown in Carson, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
Dr. Donald Brown's Primary Practice
824 E Carson St Ste 104
Carson, CA 90745
(562) 426-3333
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
MemorialCare Physician Society
Member
What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?An 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 1871558197.
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. Donald Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Hospitalist near Carson, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Brown to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Donald Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Brown is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Donald Brown accepting new patients in Carson, CA?
Yes, Dr. Donald Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (562) 426-3333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (562) 426-3333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Brown have?
Dr. Donald Brown is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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