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Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

1111 Leffingwell Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

(616) 459-7101

Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO is a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO is affiliated with Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health-West.

Office Locations

University of Michigan Health-West

1111 Leffingwell Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

(616) 459-7101

(616) 464-6170

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

posterolateral lumbar fusion

In 2023, Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO had a list price for posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

360-degree lumbar fusion

arthrodesis

interbody fusion

lumbar fusion

posterior spinal fusion

spinal fusion

In 2012, Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO had a list price for 360-degree lumbar fusion, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), interbody fusion, lumbar fusion, posterior spinal fusion, and spinal fusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	219
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
nerve procedures	35
spinal procedures	254
X-rays	169

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
aspiration	17
bone marrow tests	17
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	200
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	203
X-rays	112

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	27
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
bone marrow tests	22
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	212
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	175
X-rays	119

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	19
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	213
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	43
spinal procedures	227
X-rays	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	48
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	212
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	124
X-rays	63

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	21
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	175
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	159
X-rays	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	13
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	172
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	159
X-rays	84

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	21
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	201
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	151
X-rays	75

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	123

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	20
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	121
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	135
X-rays	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	101
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	88
X-rays	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	123
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	89
X-rays	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI during 2023 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	124
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	63
X-rays	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI were spinal procedures, X-rays, inpatient care and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
aspiration	18
bone marrow tests	18
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	172
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	152
X-rays	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO.

**Gender**
Female	104
Male	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	151
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	49
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

University of Michigan Health-West

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$364,811 HEDRON IA $207,932	Hedron $138,001	3D Printed Integrated ALIF Spa $12,584	Excelsius - GPS $2,984	HEDRON-PT-3D Printed PLIF/TLIF $1,182	Other $2,127
Stryker Corporation	$195,952 XIA $130,554	XIA 3 $41,994	THORACO-LUMBAR $9,498	NEURO/SPINE/ENT $5,237	EVEREST Spinal System $2,046	Other $6,623
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$12,084 CD HORIZON $2,754	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $1,210	O-ARM-Spine $491	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $227	CLYDESDALE $224	Other $7,177
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$1,116 Other - Miscellaneous $866	Arsenal Deformity $250
Medtronic, Inc.	$576 UNID_PASS $404	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $147	MAGNIFUSE BONE GRAFT $25
Other	$1,192 COFLEX $200	RAVINE Lateral Access System $156	PRODISC L $132	NVM5 $126	General K2M Product Discussion $123	Other $454

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$518,193
Consulting Fee	$32,738
Travel and Lodging	$16,247
Food and Beverage	$8,304
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$200
Other	$49

Research Payments

Dr. Joseph T. Brown, DO has received 2 research payments totaling $850.

Biography

Dr. Joseph Brown's medical specialty is spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Brown include orthopedic surgery. He is a graduate of A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)'s residency program. He is affiliated with Trinity Health and the University of Michigan Health-West. Trinity Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Grand Rapids, MI.