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Active NPI 1326003682 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert E Brass , MD

Ophthalmology • Latham, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Brass, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Latham, NY. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York Medical College in 1994, Dr. Brass delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 713 TROY SCHENECTADY RD.

Dr. Brass is affiliated with Robert E Brass Md Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

713 Troy Schenectady Rd
Suite 135

Latham, NY 121102490

Telephone 5187827827
Fax 5187827820
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 David F. Cryns, D.o., Ob /gyn Facility NPI 1780639534

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New York Medical College

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Latham, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +1.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.3 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Latham, NY (1980 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Brass (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Latham Specialty Average (30.3 Years) 30.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
709 656 $110.00 $35.10
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
679 624 $196.21 $119.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
299 162 $202.02 $122.39
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
189 185 $92.00 $26.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
167 159 $107.00 $34.53
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
140 81 $135.00 $37.59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
125 74 $3335.00 $501.32
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
76 74 $141.84 $83.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
72 72 $231.25 $142.02
92134 Imaging of retina
67 64 $107.00 $38.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
59 46 $1400.00 $293.95
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye
42 25 $75.00 $15.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
19 19 $127.00 $58.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 189027

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01728174 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield
000405650006 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mvp
17016 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cdphp
10010375 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
P00222538 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
RB0258B510 (NY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ghi Hmo
25531 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Robert E Brass Md Pllc

1783 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 120652465

Phone: 5187827827

Robert E Brass Md Pllc

1783 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 120652465

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1194968016

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1316995251

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1649230624

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1659893444

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 21, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 21, 2011

Registered at 713 TROY SCHENECTADY RD, SUITE 135, LATHAM, NY 121102490 (Tel: 5187827827)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 21, 2011

Registered at 713 TROY SCHENECTADY RD, SUITE 135, LATHAM, NY 121102490 (Tel: 5187827827)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 21, 2011

Recorded as ROBERT BRASS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 21, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #189027 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326003682
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 19, 2006
Last Update: December 21, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

713 Troy Schenectady Rd, Suite 135

Latham, NY 121102490

Phone: 5187827827

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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