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Christopher H. Brown, DDS

Individual provider Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · NPI 1598769010

Christopher H. Brown, DDS practises Oral Surgery in Hickory, North Carolina. Graduated from University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1985, 41 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
41
Trained at
University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
A dentist. DDS and DMD are the same qualification — universities choose which title to award.

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Practice location Address checks out

261 18th Street Cir SE
Hickory, NC 28602-1362 Not confirmed with CMS for 19 years — call before visiting
Phone: (828) 327-7867
Fax: (828) 327-6299
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Specialties & licences

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (primary) Taxonomy 1223S0112X · Licence 5474 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1598769010
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DDS
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 13, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJuly 8, 2007

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyORAL SURGERY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Graduated 1985 (41 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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Food and Beverage $165 2 payments · a meal or drink at a meeting or visit, not a fee

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