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DR. EDWARD S BRANIGAN III
NPI 1235186677
Ophthalmology in Vero Beach, FL

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
71.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
70 ROYAL PALM PT, SUITE A, VERO BEACH, FL 32960(772) 569-6600(772) 569-5341 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Edward S Branigan Iii NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. EDWARD S BRANIGAN III (NPI 1235186677) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Vero Beach, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME19617) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235186677
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD S BRANIGAN III
Location Address70 ROYAL PALM PT, SUITE AVero Beach, FL 32960-5200
Mailing Address1250 Little Harbour LnVero Beach, FL 32963-2501 · (772) 234-5940
Phone(772) 569-6600
Fax(772) 569-5341
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1235186677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME19617
Definition
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.
70 ROYAL PALM PT, Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Other Identifiers 1

Other71958FL · Blue Cross/blue Shield Fl

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Health First Commercial Plans, Inc., Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Edward S Branigan Iii is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8820982234
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101027000532
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
846 services830 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
480 services365 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
384 services376 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
349 services305 patients
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 92060
This is an eye exam that checks for any misalignment in your eyes, also known as deviation. It also assesses the movement range of your eyes. The procedure is painless and helps in detecting conditions like strabismus or other vision issues.
265 services223 patients
Removal of eyelashes using forceps 67820
The removal of eyelashes using forceps is a simple procedure where a medical professional gently extracts unwanted or problematic eyelashes with a specialized tool. This is often done to alleviate discomfort or to treat conditions like trichiasis, where eyelashes grow inward.
228 services204 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32960 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

71.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.03
Improvement Activities40
Cost17.88

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
66%476 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
73%476 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
94%125 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
22%23 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
37%30 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,137 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
90%170 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
8%825 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 969 patients
Patients tobacco: 97% · 962 patients
15%34 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
91%255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
100%825 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
50%825 patients3/55-star benchmark: 77%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,696 patients
0%1,696 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BRANIGAN OPTICAL, INC.
Eyewear Supplier
70 ROYAL PALM PT, SUITE C
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 569-8866
EDWARD S. BRANIGAN III M.D. P.A.
Ophthalmology
70 ROYAL PALM PT, SUITE A
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 569-6600
KAY CUMBEE BETANCOURT DMD, MS
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
70 ROYAL PALM PT, SUITE B
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 567-5981
JAMES WILLIAM BETANCOURT DMD, MS
Dentist
70 ROYAL PALM PT, SUITE B
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 567-5981
MR. RONALD NORMAN MCCARTY CRNA,ARNP
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
70 ROYAL PALM PT
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 569-6600
EDWARD S BRANIGAN III, MD PA
Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
70 ROYAL PALM PT, SUITE A
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 569-6600

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Edward Branigan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Branigan is 1235186677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Edward Branigan located?

Edward Branigan practices at 70 Royal Palm Pt Suite A, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The listed phone number is (772) 569-6600.

What is Edward Branigan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Edward Branigan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Branigan is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Edward Branigan accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. and Providence Health Plan list Edward Branigan as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Branigan was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 35 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.