Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bruce Kirschner, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Burlingame, CA

  • NPI 1972699015
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1828 El Camino Real, Suite 404
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 692-8788
fax (650) 692-8798

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G44283

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972699015. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,025
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$121,538
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 466 454 $157
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 164 146 $112
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 160 156 $43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 99 94 $80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 60 60 $182
92134 Imaging of retina 39 38 $50
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 21 20 $29
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 16 16 $108

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Burlingame Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $23.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
719
Patients
194
Total drug cost
$76,632
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 324 95 $11,314
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 108 29 $4,091
Timolol Maleate Generic 105 30 $4,794
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 58 17 $38,301
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 32 0 $6,771
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 31 12 $844
Travoprost Generic 27 0 $9,649
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 21 0 $750
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 13 11 $118

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Bruce Kirschner's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Kirschner practices Ophthalmology Physician in Burlingame, CA.
Where does Dr. Bruce Kirschner practice?
Dr. Bruce Kirschner practices at 1828 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010. Office phone: 6506928788.
What is Dr. Bruce Kirschner's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Kirschner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972699015, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Kirschner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Kirschner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Kirschner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.