Active NPI 1548368509 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Brown , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Brown, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Brown delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6560 FANNIN ST.

Dr. Brown is affiliated with Retina Consultants Of Houston Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6560 Fannin St
Ste 750

Houston, TX 770302727

Telephone 7135243434

Fax 7135243220

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cardioscan, Inc. Facility NPI 1760483630

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +13.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.9 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Brown (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 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
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	13,275	103	$451.00	$147.15
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	7,160	159	$1012.87	$329.73
92134 Imaging of retina	2,639	895	$126.98	$41.84
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg	2,184	85	$840.00	$224.68
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,934	392	$530.60	$146.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,288	816	$395.89	$130.05
Q5124 Injection, ranibizumab-nuna, biosimilar, (byooviz), 0.1 mg	980	51	$708.00	$165.75
J2782 Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg	900	11	$324.45	$108.51
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	796	105	$2709.00	$815.97
J3590 Unclassified biologics	311	151	$8137.08	$2659.24
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	220	16	$775.00	$137.32
92250 Photography of the retina	91	84	$116.00	$37.71
J3490 Unclassified drugs	83	59	$5271.76	$1708.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	77	77	$469.00	$153.43
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	40	39	$788.00	$293.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$521.00	$175.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	31	$400.00	$135.75
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	29	29	$394.00	$165.90
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$280.00	$91.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	4,080	105	$451.00	$151.06
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	3,466	284	$2709.00	$872.00
92134 Imaging of retina	2,970	985	$127.00	$40.78
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,158	443	$519.84	$140.95
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg	1,611	83	$839.48	$273.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,300	842	$396.00	$127.00
J3490 Unclassified drugs	465	115	$7842.70	$2521.21
J3590 Unclassified biologics	454	174	$7686.56	$2550.94
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	391	23	$775.00	$214.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	97	97	$521.00	$169.48
92250 Photography of the retina	90	85	$116.00	$36.63
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	70	64	$280.00	$91.45
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	59	58	$788.00	$260.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$469.00	$148.84
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	44	43	$394.00	$140.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$400.00	$128.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	4,279	247	$601.65	$295.98
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	4,242	350	$1579.80	$899.26
92134 Imaging of retina	3,143	1,093	$146.96	$41.48
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,227	432	$578.99	$136.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,456	923	$219.84	$129.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	97	97	$315.95	$168.04
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	75	69	$593.87	$261.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$257.89	$154.00
92250 Photography of the retina	74	74	$159.51	$35.86
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	59	59	$293.32	$129.83
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	59	56	$123.49	$91.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	12,243	334	$600.16	$314.51
92134 Imaging of retina	3,575	1,133	$148.00	$41.98
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,631	483	$552.19	$137.98
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,084	147	$1500.00	$916.98
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,730	989	$212.00	$129.53
92250 Photography of the retina	145	139	$162.00	$38.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	145	145	$300.00	$172.05
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	108	105	$580.00	$261.07
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	85	85	$286.00	$122.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	72	72	$246.00	$154.46
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	50	24	$306.00	$85.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	42	42	$118.00	$90.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$254.00	$114.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	13,381	367	$600.00	$332.77
92134 Imaging of retina	3,481	1,056	$147.94	$41.52
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,785	509	$537.88	$120.53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,712	973	$211.94	$127.97
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,644	123	$1500.00	$931.02
92250 Photography of the retina	288	244	$162.00	$45.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	206	206	$300.00	$165.83
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	119	30	$302.52	$81.14
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	84	83	$286.00	$105.62
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	70	67	$580.00	$245.17
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	51	50	$118.00	$89.26
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$342.00	$210.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	14,681	404	$600.12	$351.44
92134 Imaging of retina	4,016	1,222	$147.98	$41.16
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,967	535	$523.09	$118.13
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,091	1,080	$212.00	$126.43
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,402	104	$1500.00	$942.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	198	198	$299.55	$165.44
92250 Photography of the retina	189	173	$162.00	$47.37
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	146	139	$286.00	$92.97
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	71	66	$118.00	$88.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	70	70	$246.00	$148.00
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	60	59	$580.00	$231.66
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	51	24	$301.96	$79.96
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	46	23	$300.00	$89.20
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	11	11	$4969.00	$1194.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	12,434	402	$600.05	$368.52
92134 Imaging of retina	3,524	1,117	$148.00	$41.31
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,606	510	$514.35	$116.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,827	950	$212.00	$124.93
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,284	135	$1500.00	$952.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	185	185	$300.00	$161.42
92250 Photography of the retina	143	140	$162.00	$50.64
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	142	59	$300.00	$75.67
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	140	137	$286.00	$85.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	130	111	$118.00	$85.64
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	107	56	$45.00	$24.82
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	98	54	$50.00	$26.63
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	68	61	$580.00	$225.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$246.00	$145.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	7,668	278	$600.00	$367.23
92134 Imaging of retina	3,264	1,090	$148.00	$40.34
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,484	195	$1495.89	$954.31
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,340	488	$507.69	$114.78
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,558	881	$212.00	$121.31
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	356	235	$118.00	$83.67
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	252	127	$45.00	$24.50
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	219	126	$50.00	$26.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	215	215	$300.00	$162.22
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	153	145	$286.00	$77.75
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	152	57	$300.00	$73.14
92250 Photography of the retina	146	139	$162.00	$65.30
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	29	29	$440.48	$221.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$246.00	$146.81
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	17	12	$2885.00	$341.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX H5425

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.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License TX H5425

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1680761 (LA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

116749601 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

116749603 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Sterling Option

F46943 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

5259108 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Amerivantage

10020938 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Amerigroup

10020938 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Texan Plus-Selectcare

20662 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Opticare

19745 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield

80G066 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Retina Consultants Of Houston Pllc

4460 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 774013234

Phone: 7135243434

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 29, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2017

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST, STE 750, HOUSTON, TX 770302727 (Tel: 7135243434)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2017

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST, STE 750, HOUSTON, TX 770302727 (Tel: 7135243434)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2017

Recorded as DAVID BROWN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #H5425 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active August 11, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location August 11, 2016

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST, STE 750, HOUSTON, TX 770302727 (Tel: 7135243434)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2016

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST, STE 750, HOUSTON, TX 770302727 (Tel: 7135243434)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 11, 2016

Recorded as DAVID BROWN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #H5425 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548368509

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 20, 2006

Last Update: March 29, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6560 Fannin St, Ste 750

Houston, TX 770302727

Phone: 7135243434

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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