Quick answers
- Does Brant M. Southam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brant M. Southam 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 Brant M. Southam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 374 Original Medicare patients and 1,525 services for Brant M. Southam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brant M. Southam's NPI number?
- 1831427160. 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 Brant M. Southam, 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 | 374 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,525 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)310 services
- Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)292 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)130 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)112 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)97 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 pressure64%
- High cholesterol57%
- Arthritis31%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
- Anxiety17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Brant M. Southam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3201 Lakeside DrReno, NV 89509 (775) 825‑0559
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Reno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reno, NV — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831427160 |
| 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