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DR. LAWRENCE A. BRAIN M.D.
NPI 1801931753
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Bethesda, MD

Active since February 20, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through May 1, 2028
7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 1300, BETHESDA, MD 20814(301) 654-2255(301) 718-4945 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Lawrence A. Brain M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAWRENCE A. BRAIN M.D. (NPI 1801931753) is an individual child & adolescent psychiatry provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0019890) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through May 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801931753
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0804X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAWRENCE A. BRAINCredential: M.D.
Location Address7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 1300Bethesda, MD 20814-3002
Mailing Address7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1300Bethesda, MD 20814 · (301) 654-2255 · Fax (301) 718-4945
Phone(301) 654-2255
Fax(301) 718-4945
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1801931753 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0804X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0019890
Definition
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License D0019890 (MD)

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware.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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Lawrence A. Brain M.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 May 1, 2006 through May 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 1, 2006
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 1, 2028Opt-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

WOODMONT PSYCHIATRIC GROUP, LLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 1300
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 654-2255
DR. CATHERINE ANNE BERNARD PH.D.
Psychologist (Counseling)
7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 1101
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 585-6248
MRS. SUSAN SHEWCHUK MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 460
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 656-9520
SSHEWCHUK88
Social Worker (Clinical)
7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 460
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 656-9520
LAILA EL-ASMAR LLC
Social Worker (Clinical)
7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 460
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 656-9520
MAHTEME SELASSIE MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7910 WOODMONT AVE, STE 460
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 934-8811
MS. ANNA LEE HOODEM LCSW-C
Social Worker
7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 460
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 656-9520
DR. LINDA JEAN CIMARUSTI PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
7910 WOODMONT AVE, SUITE 1101
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 509-8592

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 Lawrence Brain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Brain is 1801931753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007.

Where is Lawrence Brain located?

Lawrence Brain practices at 7910 Woodmont Ave Suite 1300, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (301) 654-2255.

What is Lawrence Brain's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0804X.

Is Lawrence Brain enrolled in Medicare?

No. Lawrence Brain has opted out of Medicare through May 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Lawrence Brain accept?

Health plans from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware list Lawrence Brain 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 Lawrence Brain was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.