Quick answers
- Does Steven Brandwein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven Brandwein 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 Steven Brandwein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 423 Original Medicare patients and 978 services for Steven Brandwein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven Brandwein's NPI number?
- 1174542450. 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 Steven Brandwein, 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 | 423 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 978 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)180 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)120 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)105 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)71 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)53 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Steven Brandwein works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven Brandwein at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Danbury HospitalDanbury, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070033
- Norwalk HospitalNorwalk, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070034
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven Brandwein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24 Hospital AveDanbury, CT 06810 (203) 739‑7118
- 34 Maple StNorwalk, CT 06850 (203) 762‑5588
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven Brandwein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc747 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Danbury
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Danbury, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174542450 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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