Quick answers
- Does Meir M. Baalhaness accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meir M. Baalhaness accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Meir M. Baalhaness see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 166 Original Medicare patients and 970 services for Meir M. Baalhaness. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meir M. Baalhaness's NPI number?
- 1114001427. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Meir M. Baalhaness, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 166 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 970 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)199 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)197 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)126 services
- 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (76512)114 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)70 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Practice locations
Addresses where Meir M. Baalhaness is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1050 N Federal Hwy, Braverman Eye CenterHollywood, FL 33020 (954) 458‑2112
- 1097 SW Lejuene RdCoral Gables, FL 33134
- 8501 SW 124th Ave, Suite 109Miami, FL 33183 (305) 271‑4544
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meir M. Baalhaness as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aran Eye Associates PA27 clinicians in the group
- Stanley D Braverman MD PA8 clinicians in the group
- Kendall Eye Institute Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Hollywood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hollywood, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aran Eye Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114001427 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians