Sanford Jay Brown, MD

Family Medicine

Sanford Jay Brown is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fort Bragg, CA with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

(707) 964-9168Fort Bragg, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sanford Jay Brown, MD has practiced family medicine for 53+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1973 and has 53+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 36% 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 Fort Bragg53+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

815b Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Fax: (707) 964-7243
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

73.79/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.8 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.31%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)

2.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

163

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

152

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,472

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $221k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-18%)31%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1973

    Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. 53 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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

Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1973)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194081

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Sanford Jay Brown

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sanford Jay Brown for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Bragg 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 Sanford Jay Brown

NPI records show Dr. Brown as active with telehealth listed in Fort Bragg, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 964-9168.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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