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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peter Bracha, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2329 MEDICO LN STE 103, Melbourne, FL 32940
3217358800
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1871908889 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bracha from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bracha

Dr. Peter Bracha is an ophthalmology in Melbourne, FL, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bracha performed 87,320 Medicare services across 3,816 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bracha received a total of $2,392 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 39 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bracha is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL$ $2,392 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
87,320
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for ophthalmology
3,816
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~7,938 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)75,930$29$75
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)3,033$28$111
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg2,476$179$520
Eye injection for retinal disease2,294$86$649
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea)1,216$689$1,250
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)907$61$140
Unclassified biologics278$156$452
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient254$84$303
Retinal photography (fundus photo)179$26$175
Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg175$159$250
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)147$84$201
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)88$1$25
New patient office visit (30-44 min)75$73$200
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)53$37$85
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient41$83$361
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye40$96$285
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$106$304
Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball19$39$261
Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser18$199$2,250
Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina17$806$4,200
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures17$45$222
Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina16$131$1,385
Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina13$881$4,100
Eye exam, established patient, focused12$62$211
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,392
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $478/year across 5 years
Top 44% in FL for ophthalmology
15
Companies
39
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,294 (95.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$98 (4.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$632
2023
$302
2022
$16
2019
$759
2018
$683

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$527
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$451
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$400
Allergan Inc.
$254
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$234
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$132
TissueTech, Inc.
$113
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$98
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$37
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Alcon Vision LLC
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Glaukos Corporation
$20
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 57.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Clareon · EVA · EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Iluvien · Izervay · LOTEMAX GEL · OZURDEX · Prokera · Syfovre · TYRVAYA · XIPERE · combined machine
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $3 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
VIERA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Bracha is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Bracha experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bracha performed 75,930 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Bracha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bracha received a total of $2,392 from 15 companies across 39 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Bracha's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Melbourne?
Dr. Bracha's average Medicare payment per service is $46. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Bracha) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →