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- 1201 W Main St, Suite 100, Waterbury, CT 06708
About Dr. Branden
Peter J. Branden, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Waterbury, CT specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Peter trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1985. Peter is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 2,274 services to 1,774 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve. This provider record is associated with NPI 1588636807.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (203) 597-9100
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1201 W MAIN ST SUITE 100
Waterbury, CT 06708
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,274 services · 1,774 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
87 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
27 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
39 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
502 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
356 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
328 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 13 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 2
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Peter J. Branden specialize in?
Peter J. Branden is an eye doctor in Waterbury, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
Where is Peter J. Branden located?
Peter J. Branden is listed at 1201 W Main St Suite 100, Waterbury, CT 06708. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Peter J. Branden's phone number?
The number on file is (203) 597-9100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Peter J. Branden?
Peter J. Branden's National Provider Identifier is 1588636807. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Peter J. Branden train?
Peter J. Branden attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Peter J. Branden have?
Peter J. Branden has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Peter J. Branden do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Peter J. Branden performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and incision to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Peter J. Branden's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Peter J. Branden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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