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ROBERT G BRAME MD
NPI 1851318661
Ophthalmology in N Charleston, SC

Active since July 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
2861 TRICOM STREET, N CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 797-5511(843) 797-0638 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2022, Feb 27, 2020, Jun 30, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Robert G Brame Md NPPES

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

ROBERT G BRAME MD (NPI 1851318661) is an individual ophthalmology provider in N Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (12101) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Duke University School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851318661
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT G BRAMECredential: MD
Location Address2861 TRICOM STREETN Charleston, SC 29406-9172
Mailing Address2861 Tricom StreetN Charleston, SC 29406-9172 · (843) 797-5511 · Fax (843) 797-0638
Phone(843) 797-5511
Fax(843) 797-0638
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1851318661 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 12101
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.
2861 TRICOM STREET, N Charleston, SC 29406
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid121013SC
OtherP00180964SC · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert G Brame Md 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 ID3779573415
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050118000620
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Brame reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Charleston Neuroscience Institute LLC
1.8 mi
Physiological Laboratory
9551 HWY 78, BLDG 700 SUITE 103
Ladson, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Charleston Neurosciences Institute
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619117678 (843) 820-5315

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

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.
342 services256 patients
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.
217 services209 patients
Injection of drug into eye 67028
An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
135 services89 patients
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg J0178
Aflibercept injection is a treatment for certain eye conditions that affect vision. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye, which can cause vision loss. The medication is administered directly into the eye by a healthcare professional.
98 services26 patients
Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg J9035
Bevacizumab is a medication given through an injection. It's designed to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that cancer cells need to grow and spread. The 10 mg dose refers to the amount of the drug in the injection.
78 services53 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
52 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

99.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality98.9
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
100%332 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
98%979 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Glaucoma Intraocular Pressure Reduction
94%142 patients
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 99% · 553 patients
Patients screened: 99% · 553 patients
96%24 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Reduction of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) by 15% OR Documentation of a Plan of Care
100%155 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
99%538 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 997 patients
Patients totalRate: 0% · 997 patients
0%997 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 2

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

CAROLINA EYECARE PHYSICIANS LLC
Ophthalmology
2861 TRICOM STREET
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 725-0064
PAUL M HERRING MD
Ophthalmology
2861 TRICOM STREET
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 797-5511

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 Robert Brame's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Brame is 1851318661. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2006.

Where is Robert Brame located?

Robert Brame practices at 2861 Tricom Street, N Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 797-5511.

What is Robert Brame's specialty?

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

Is Robert Brame enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Brame 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Robert Brame's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Brame reassigns Medicare benefits to Charleston Neuroscience Institute LLC (Ladson, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Robert Brame's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Brame accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Robert Brame 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 Robert Brame was last updated on March 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.