DR. CHRISTINA LEA BROWN O.D.
NPI 1801028709
Optometrist in Sarasota, FL

Active since August 11, 2009Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2027
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, UNIT #501, SARASOTA, FL 34238(941) 554-2816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Christina Lea Brown O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINA LEA BROWN O.D. (NPI 1801028709) is an individual optometrist in Sarasota, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC 4428) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801028709
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINA LEA BROWNCredential: O.D.
Location Address8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, UNIT #501Sarasota, FL 34238-2966
Mailing Address1930 Pomelo DriveVenice, FL 34293-1715
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 2012
NPI 1801028709 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in FL · OPC 4428
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota, FL 34238

Other Identifiers 1

OtherOPC 4428FL · Optometry License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Christina Lea Brown O.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2017 through April 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2017
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34238 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Optometrist
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, SUITE 51
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, INSIDE JCPENNEY
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Optometrist
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Optometrist
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, SUITE 51
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Pharmacist
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, UINT 501
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Clinic/Center
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, 501
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Hearing Aid Equipment
8201 S TAMIAMI TRL, UNIT 501
SARASOTA, FL 34238

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 Christina Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Brown is 1801028709. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2009.

Where is Christina Brown located?

Christina Brown practices at 8201 S Tamiami Trl Unit #501, Sarasota, FL 34238. The listed phone number is (941) 554-2816.

What is Christina Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Christina Brown enrolled in Medicare?

No. Christina Brown has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christina Brown was last updated on September 17, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years 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.