Joel Brown, MD
NPI 1376509141 · Ophthalmology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Brown, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1376509141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376509141
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- MD059760L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,065 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 538 | $118 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 100 | $36 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 99 | $505 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 80 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $86 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 52 | $38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 310 | 84 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 240 | 157 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 185 | 125 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 169 | 111 |
| Timolol Maleate | 80 | 26 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 73 | 26 |
| Cyclosporine | 61 | 32 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,406 across 53 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
- 2006-04-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Brown's NPI number?
- Joel Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376509141, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Brown's specialty?
- Joel Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Brown located?
- Joel Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 2400 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
- What is Joel Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Brown is (412) 351-3062.
- Does Joel Brown accept Medicare?
- Joel Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Brown's NPI (1376509141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.