Sanford Jay Brown, MD
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
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202373.79/100
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 = better2.31%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194081
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual 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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
815b Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Mailing Address
815b Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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