Danessa Brown, MD
Danessa Brown is a Family Medicine specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Danessa Brown, MD in person in Santa Cruz or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Saint Louis University School of Medicine graduate since 2006, she brings 20+ years of experience. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1619dNPPES updated 2021-12-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1595 Soquel Dr Suite 411, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1719
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.02%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
2.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Prescription Recipients
473
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,129
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $76k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
20 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
3400 Data Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Danessa Brown
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Danessa Brown for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Santa Cruz required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Danessa Brown
Dr. Brown is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 475-8824.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Danessa Brown
Practice Location
1595 Soquel Dr Suite 411, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1719
Mailing Address
3400 Data Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
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