Robert Branch
NPI 1154381101 · Optometrist · Chapin, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Branch is a Optometrist provider in Chapin, SC (NPI 1154381101).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154381101
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 609 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,567 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 5,398 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 360 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 296 | $85 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 147 | $58 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 142 | $31 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 114 | $34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 201 | 59 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 80 | 20 |
| Timolol Maleate | 67 | 22 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 59 | 15 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 49 | 13 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 41 | 23 |
| Cyclosporine | 32 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,080 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2013-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Branch's NPI number?
- Robert Branch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154381101, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Branch's specialty?
- Robert Branch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Robert Branch located?
- Robert Branch's practice location on file with NPPES is 506 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036-9823.
- What is Robert Branch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Branch is (803) 345-3170.
- Does Robert Branch accept Medicare?
- Robert Branch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Branch's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Branch's NPI (1154381101) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.