Garrick D Brown, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Garrick D Brown is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Tacoma, WA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Garrick D Brown, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 29+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4434dNPPES updated 2014-04-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3209 S 23rd St Ste. 340, Tacoma, WA 98405-1602
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
513
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
384
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
813
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $222k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
49 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Garrick D Brown's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
29 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
2420 S Union Ave Ste. 200, Tacoma, WA 98405-1322
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Garrick D Brown
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Garrick D Brown for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tacoma 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 Garrick D Brown
Dr. Brown is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tacoma, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 272-8148.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Garrick D Brown
Practice Location
3209 S 23rd St Ste. 340, Tacoma, WA 98405-1602
Mailing Address
2420 S Union Ave Ste. 200, Tacoma, WA 98405-1322
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