Ethan G Brown, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

(415) 476-1489San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ethan G Brown, M.D. has been part of the San Francisco medical community since 2012 in independent practice. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 2012), he has been practicing for over 14 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include parkinson, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 269 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers in CASee all Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in San Francisco14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 4272dNPPES updated 2014-08-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2204

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

74.47/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

82.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

69

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

61

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

368

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $354k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Parkinson's Disease, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Parkinson's Disease
75%

A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+2%)20%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$279 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ethan G Brown's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Taxonomy: 390200000X

Education & Training

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration

CMS Certification Number: 20003F

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Virtual Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Care With Ethan G Brown

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ethan G Brown for follow-up consultations, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Francisco 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 Ethan G Brown

Dr. Brown is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 476-1489.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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