Ruth Lynne Clark-Brown, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Ruth Lynne Clark-Brown, M.D. runs an independent neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in East Orange, NJ. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5543dNPPES updated 2011-03-03 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
240 Central Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.44%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
290
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
409
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,886
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $296k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$728 received from industry
36 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 Ruth Lynne Clark-Brown's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 1986)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ruth Lynne Clark-Brown
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Lynne Clark-Brown for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to East Orange 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 Ruth Lynne Clark-Brown
NPI records show Dr. Clark-Brown as active with telehealth listed in East Orange, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 674-3500.
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 Ruth Lynne Clark-Brown
Practice Location
240 Central Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018
Mailing Address
240 Central Ave., East Orange, NJ 07018
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