Danessa Brown, MD

Family Medicine

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.

(831) 475-8824Santa Cruz, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Santa Cruz20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

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

Fax: (831) 475-0531
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.02%

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2006

    Saint Louis University School of Medicine

  2. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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