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Ophthalmology

Peter J. Branden, MD

Works at hospitals in Waterbury, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Peter J. Branden, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1201 W Main St, Suite 100, Waterbury, CT 06708. Phone: (203) 573-4849. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Peter J. Branden had 572 Original Medicare patients and 2,331 services. NPI 1588636807. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1201 W Main St, Suite 100, Waterbury, CT 06708 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (203) 573‑4849
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Saint Mary's Hospital, Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital
  • Group practice: The Eye Care Group
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Peter J. Branden, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Peter J. Branden accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Peter J. Branden 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 Peter J. Branden see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 572 Original Medicare patients and 2,331 services for Peter J. Branden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Peter J. Branden's NPI number?
1588636807. 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 Peter J. Branden, 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 patients572
Services billed to Medicare2,331
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients80

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)502 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)356 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)328 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)291 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)145 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Peter J. Branden works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Peter J. Branden 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Peter J. Branden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Peter J. Branden as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Eye Care Group16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Waterbury

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waterbury, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Eye Care Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588636807
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians