Maria Braun, MD
NPI 1861414856 · Ophthalmology Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Braun, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1861414856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861414856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A73014 (CA)
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
19 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
410 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 153 | $104 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 151 | $148 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 50 | $42 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 23 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $188 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 14 | $47 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$188 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 354 | 108 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 107 | 35 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 68 | 19 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 57 | 16 |
| Timolol Maleate | 55 | 19 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 28 | 20 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 27 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$308 across 13 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2010-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Braun's NPI number?
- Maria Braun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861414856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Braun's specialty?
- Maria Braun is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Braun located?
- Maria Braun's practice location on file with NPPES is 1908 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1927.
- What is Maria Braun's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Braun is (310) 829-5475.
- Does Maria Braun accept Medicare?
- Maria Braun is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Braun's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Braun's NPI (1861414856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.