Quick answers
- Does Braden C. Hirstein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Braden C. Hirstein 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 Braden C. Hirstein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 270 services for Braden C. Hirstein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Braden C. Hirstein's NPI number?
- 1760051064. 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 Braden C. Hirstein, 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 | 157 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 270 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)83 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)52 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)47 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)28 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)23 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 pressure59%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Braden C. Hirstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10750 W McDowell Rd, Suite A100Avondale, AZ 85392 (623) 877‑3007
- 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 103Buckeye, AZ 85396 (623) 792‑1955
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Braden C. Hirstein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Adam J Lee PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Avondale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Avondale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Adam J Lee PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760051064 |
| 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