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Optometry

Elizabeth A. Braun, OD

Works at hospitals in Charleston, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Elizabeth A. Braun, OD is an optometrist at 1011 Lake Hunter Cir, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464. Phone: (843) 797-3676. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elizabeth A. Braun had 228 Original Medicare patients and 558 services. NPI 1861748329. 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: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1011 Lake Hunter Cir, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (843) 797‑3676
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MUSC Medical Center
  • Group practice: Carolina Cataract and Vision Center
  • Optometry school: Ohio State University - College Of Optometry · graduated 2012 (14 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elizabeth A. Braun, 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 Elizabeth A. Braun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth A. Braun 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 Elizabeth A. Braun see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 228 Original Medicare patients and 558 services for Elizabeth A. Braun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elizabeth A. Braun's NPI number?
1861748329. 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 Elizabeth A. Braun, 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 patients228
Services billed to Medicare558
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)193 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)117 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)61 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)57 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)28 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 pressure74%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Hospitals where Elizabeth A. Braun works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elizabeth A. Braun 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.

  • MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004

Practice locations

Addresses where Elizabeth A. Braun is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth A. Braun as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carolina Cataract and Vision Center10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other clinicians: Optometry, South Carolina →

Other optometrists in Mt Pleasant

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mt Pleasant, SC — not a recommendation.

All optometrists in Mt Pleasant →

Other clinicians in Carolina Cataract and Vision Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolOhio State University - College Of Optometry
Graduation year2012 (14 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861748329
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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