Physician Profile
Richard E. Braunstein, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Braunstein
Richard E. Braunstein, M.D. is a healthcare provider in New York, NY specializing in ophthalmology. Richard trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 389 Medicare patients across 424 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (212) 305-9535
- Email not available
Practice Locations
635 W 165TH ST BOX 92
New York, NY 10032
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
424 services · 389 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
93 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
89 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
74 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
41 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in New York 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard E. Braunstein's specialty?
Richard E. Braunstein is an eye doctor in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard E. Braunstein?
Richard E. Braunstein is listed at 635 W 165Th St Box 92, New York, NY 10032. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard E. Braunstein?
The number on file is (212) 305-9535. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Richard E. Braunstein's NPI number?
Richard E. Braunstein's National Provider Identifier is 1801803150. 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
What is Richard E. Braunstein's education?
Richard E. Braunstein attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard E. Braunstein been practicing?
Richard E. Braunstein has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard E. Braunstein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard E. Braunstein performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard E. Braunstein confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard E. Braunstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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