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Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD

(Dr. Spencer Leland Brown, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, peripheral vascular disease, and more.

6076 Bristol Parkway Suite 108
Culver City, CA 90230

(310) 348-9604

Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD is a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD is affiliated with Providence and Pacific Interventional Vasular Access Center.

Office Locations

2080 Century Park E Suite 1807
Los Angeles, CA 90067

(310) 552-1077

(310) 552-0861

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Providence

6076 Bristol Parkway Suite 108
Culver City, CA 90230

(310) 348-9604

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Some issues Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

tunneled central line removal

In 2023, Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD performed more tunneled central line removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

arterial duplex ultrasound

arterial ultrasound

extremity arteriogram

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

peripheral angiogram

In 2023, Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD had a list price for arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, extremity arteriogram, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, and peripheral (arm or leg) angiogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Volume:

arteriovenous anastomosis

hemodialysis access duplex ultrasound

hemodialysis access procedures

ultrasound

By Affordability:

angiogram

arteriogram

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD performed more arteriovenous (AV) anastomosis, hemodialysis access duplex ultrasound, hemodialysis access procedures, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for angiogram (angiography), and arteriogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	100
angioplasty	885
catheterization	97
device removal	117
dialysis access procedures	1063
doctor visit	281
minimally invasive procedures	202
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	202
ultrasound (sonogram)	973
vascular procedures	2188
X-rays	680

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, angioplasty and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	93
angioplasty	1205
catheterization	104
device removal	95
dialysis access procedures	1379
doctor visit	341
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	292
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	292
ultrasound (sonogram)	970
vascular procedures	2641
X-rays	994

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	485
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	471
Hispanic	255
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	133
Less than 65	351

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	67
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	84
angioplasty	1052
catheterization	85
device removal	94
dialysis access procedures	1280
doctor visit	457
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	379
stent placement (stenting)	113
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	266
ultrasound (sonogram)	1350
vascular procedures	3041
X-rays	916

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	559
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	538
Hispanic	293
Asian	81
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	167
Less than 65	407

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	68
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	91
angioplasty	752
catheterization	64
device removal	62
dialysis access procedures	1015
doctor visit	356
minimally invasive procedures	316
stent placement (stenting)	103
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	169
ultrasound (sonogram)	1465
vascular procedures	2662
X-rays	625

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1094
Female	1162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	982
Hispanic	590
Asian	138
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	676
From 75 to 84	478
85 and over	340
Less than 65	762

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	65
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	69
angioplasty	784
catheterization	65
device removal	58
dialysis access procedures	994
doctor visit	311
minimally invasive procedures	225
stent placement (stenting)	91
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	1074
vascular procedures	2147
X-rays	640

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	491
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	408
Hispanic	287
Asian	62
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	129
Less than 65	314

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	65
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and anastomosis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	67
angioplasty	16
catheterization	42
device removal	66
dialysis access procedures	294
doctor visit	380
minimally invasive procedures	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	858
vascular procedures	998

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	394
Hispanic	297
Asian	70
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	123
Less than 65	354

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	70
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	79
angioplasty	27
catheterization	32
device removal	94
dialysis access procedures	299
doctor visit	381
minimally invasive procedures	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	750
vascular procedures	897

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	505
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	406
Hispanic	302
Asian	65
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	120
Less than 65	352

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	72
Dementia	28
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	67
angioplasty	13
catheterization	23
device removal	94
dialysis access procedures	245
doctor visit	386
minimally invasive procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	676
vascular procedures	773

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	402
Hispanic	299
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	111
Less than 65	338

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	72
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	73
angioplasty	13
catheterization	37
device removal	89
dialysis access procedures	209
doctor visit	291
minimally invasive procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	540
vascular procedures	626

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	381
Hispanic	308
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	103
Less than 65	324

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	74
Dementia	32
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	67
catheterization	41
device removal	88
dialysis access procedures	193
doctor visit	271
ultrasound (sonogram)	496
vascular procedures	563

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	443
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	329
Hispanic	281
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	97
Less than 65	293

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	75
Dementia	35
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	50
catheterization	28
device removal	72
dialysis access procedures	164
doctor visit	241
ultrasound (sonogram)	443
vascular procedures	493

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	283
Hispanic	233
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	94
Less than 65	241

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	75
Dementia	26
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), X-rays and dialysis access procedures.

anastomosis	76
angioplasty	527
catheterization	56
device removal	84
dialysis access procedures	648
doctor visit	336
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	166
stent placement (stenting)	102
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	209
ultrasound (sonogram)	872
vascular procedures	1548
X-rays	771

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	491
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	417
Asian / Pacific Islander	59
Non-Hispanic White	186
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	285
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	206
85 and over	128
Less than 65	339
65 to 74	297

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	63
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	9
Dementia	27

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Pacific Interventional Vasular Access Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage and Health Net HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Spencer L. Brown, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$972 Atherectomy Device $597	Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $348	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $27
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$602 Vascular $259	BPV-Lutonix $220	Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft $22	Oncology $21	BPV-Flair $20	Other $60
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$382 IGT_D Peripheral $125	Phoenix Catheter System $117	IGT Devices Und $61	(5027) Intact Vascular Und $29	(6577) Visions 014 $20	Other $30
Baxter Healthcare	$210 Renal - PD $210
Volcano Corporation	$106 Phoenix Catheter System $106
Other	$554 CVI $77	PI - Angioplasty $68	PTA $44	Interventional Access $41	Passeo-18 $40	Other $283

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,827

Biography

Dr. Spencer Brown's areas of specialization are general surgery and vascular surgery; he sees patients in Los Angeles, CA and Culver City, CA. His areas of expertise include thoracic outlet syndrome, portal hypertension, and iliac artery aneurysm. He is professionally affiliated with Providence. Dr. Brown is in-network for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. Dr. Brown graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors.