Quick answers
- Does Edward S. Branigan Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward S. Branigan Iii 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 Edward S. Branigan Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,497 Original Medicare patients and 3,296 services for Edward S. Branigan Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward S. Branigan Iii's NPI number?
- 1235186677. 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 Edward S. Branigan Iii, 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 | 1,497 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,296 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)846 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)480 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)384 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)349 services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)265 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety24%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward S. Branigan Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3500 US Hwy 1Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 299‑1404
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward S. Branigan Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- William J. Mallon, MD10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Vero Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vero Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in William J. Mallon, MD
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 | 1971 (55 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235186677 |
| 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