Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Braun, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Santa Monica, CA

  • NPI 1861414856
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1908 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 904041927
(310) 829-5475

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 13, 2010
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A73014

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861414856. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
480
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$51,012
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 183 125 $102
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 136 127 $143
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 51 49 $40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 36 36 $72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 32 32 $183
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 18 18 $12
92134 Imaging of retina 12 12 $45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 12 12 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Santa Monica Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 363. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$308
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $87.31
Amgen INC. 2 $42.50
RxSight INC 2 $41.88
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 2 $41.08
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $33.11
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $32.35
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $29.68

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$308

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
603
Patients
238
Total drug cost
$62,523
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 265 90 $5,139
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 63 28 $2,721
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 53 15 $21,088
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 43 14 $1,794
Timolol Maleate Generic 36 14 $507
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 33 11 $24,422
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 26 18 $1,618
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 23 22 $215
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 20 13 $311
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 17 13 $263

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Maria Braun's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Braun practices Ophthalmology Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. Maria Braun practice?
Dr. Maria Braun practices at 1908 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 904041927. Office phone: 3108295475.
What is Dr. Maria Braun's NPI?
Dr. Maria Braun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861414856, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Braun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Braun accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria Braun commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.