Dr. Joseph Brown
Last updated: Feb 5, 2013

Dr. Joseph Brown

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 29 years
  • Graduated from: At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville
  • Graduation year: 1992
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1235127648

Dr. Joseph Brown DO

Spinal Surgeon

He is located at 1111 Leffingwell Avenue Northeast Suite 100 in Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Can help patients with the following: Broken Bone, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Knee Replacement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Trigger Finger. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235127648. Appointment can be made via the phone number (616) 459-7101. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Joseph Brown, being an spinal surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Joseph Brown.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Brown

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Joseph Brown as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Care Network of Michigan

Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
Blue Care Network of Michigan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold HMO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra HMO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company

Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure PPO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold PPO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra PPO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value PPO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients

Priority Health

Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 25 plans from Priority Health
Priority Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Gold Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Gold Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold HMO · Gold Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Gold Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Gold Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Silver Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Corewell Health West Michigan Network HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) HMO · Expanded Bronze Corewell West Narrow HMO Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Joseph Brown is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Joseph Brown is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $94415
Globus Medical $15845
Medtronic $10361

Other

Royalty or License $78703
Consulting $27738
Travel and Lodging $11998
Food and Beverage $4152
Promotional Speaking or Service $200

Studies

AT STILL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF OSTEO MED, KIRKSVILLE

Graduated in 1992

Additional Specialities

  • Orthopedic Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
1111 Leffingwell Avenue Northeast
Grand Rapids, 49525 MI
(616) 459-7101

Affiliated hospitals

SPECTRUM HEALTH-BUTTERWORTH CAMPUS
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, 49503 MI
(616) 391-1774
SPECTRUM HEALTH REED CITY HOSPITAL
300 N PATTERSON, PO BOX 75
REED CITY, 49677 MI
(231) 832-3271
METRO HEALTH HOSPITAL
5900 BYRON CENTER AVENUE, SW
WYOMING, 49519 MI
(616) 252-7200
SPECTRUM HEALTH UNITED HOSPITAL
615 S BOWER STREET
GREENVILLE, 48838 MI
(616) 754-4691

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Joseph Brown have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Joseph Brown is affiliated with Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan.

Where can you meet with Dr. Joseph Brown?

Dr. Joseph Brown's office is located at 1111 Leffingwell Avenue Northeast Suite 100 in Grand Rapids, MI 49525.

What conditions does Dr. Joseph Brown treat?

Dr. Joseph Brown provides treatment for Broken Bone, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Knee Replacement, Rotator Cuff Tear, Trigger Finger. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Joseph Brown accept patients with Priority Health?

Yes, Dr. Joseph Brown is listed in-network for Priority Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Joseph Brown affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Joseph Brown is affiliated with SPECTRUM HEALTH-BUTTERWORTH CAMPUS. For the full list of hospitals see this list.