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Dr. John William Branch, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

925 Starwood Drive
Cedar Park, TX 78613

(512) 327-7000

Dr. John William Branch, MD is an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. Dr. John William Branch, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Texas Vision, Ascension Seton Williamson, Ascension Seton Cedar Park and Ascension Seton Northwest.

Office Locations

1130 Cottonwood Creek Trail Suite D4
Cedar Park, TX 78613

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925 Starwood Drive
Cedar Park, TX 78613

(512) 327-7000

(512) 259-3802

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Some issues Dr. John William Branch, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

In 2023, Dr. John William Branch, MD had a list price for decompression surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

fundus photography

laser eye surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. John William Branch, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography, laser eye surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
eye procedures	820
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
eye procedures	1068
laser treatment	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	21
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	36
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
eye procedures	1420
laser treatment	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	30
Hispanic	48
Asian	18
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	46
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
eye procedures	1541
laser treatment	36
plastic surgery procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	706

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	34
Hispanic	114
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	692
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	92
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
eye procedures	1678
laser treatment	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	29
Hispanic	66
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	68
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
eye procedures	2096
laser treatment	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	680
Black	31
Hispanic	64
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	80
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	79
eye procedures	1313
laser treatment	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	14
Hispanic	32
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	60
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	85
eye procedures	1861
laser treatment	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	23
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	36
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	98
eye procedures	1783
laser treatment	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	23
Hispanic	32
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	40
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	102
decompression surgery	100
eye procedures	1827
laser treatment	102
nerve procedures	100

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	18
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	97
decompression surgery	83
eye procedures	1573
laser treatment	97
nerve procedures	83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	17
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John William Branch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Cedar Park, TX were eye procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	64
decompression surgery	91
eye procedures	1543
laser treatment	64
nerve procedures	91
plastic surgery procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD.

**Gender**
Female	373
Male	240

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	513
Hispanic	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	41
75 to 84	186
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	349

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John William Branch, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John William Branch, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. John William Branch, MD graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine

Residency: University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John William Branch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Texas Vision

Ascension Seton Williamson

Ascension Seton Cedar Park

Ascension Seton Northwest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John William Branch, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John William Branch, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cedar Park, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-05-09

Both my wife and I have been with Dr Branch since we moved to Leander back in 2014.  He is FANTASTIC.  His staff (admin and medical) are TOP NOTCH.  Dr. Branch is SMART, FRIENDLY, KIND, and REALLY CARES!  He even sent my wife a wonderful card after her stroke!!  Wow, I don't know a better Ophthalmologist!!  His one referral was excellent too (Dr Roller).  We trust him with our eye health given all our medical issues.  He has been wonderful over the pandemic - working with us.  5 Stars  10/10   A++++.  Great physician matched with latest technology and top office and medical staff.  Plus he is in Aetna, our insurance.  Location is awesome too!!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John William Branch, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.	$1,425 ReSure Sealant $1,425
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$1,385 Tecnis IOL $429	VERITAS Vision System $370	One Series Ultra $117	Phacofragmentation Accessories $75	Tecnis Simplicity $72	Other $322
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,379 Cataract Equipment $374	ORA $289	AcrySof $159	ACTIVEFOCUS $122	LenSx $119	Other $317
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,217 AcrySof IQ PanOptix $199	Centurion $192	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $139	AcrySof $109	Wavelight Refractive Suite $85	Other $492
Abbott Laboratories	$320 Optics $320
Other	$1,655 LOTEMAX GEL $140	Lumera 700 $137	Omidria $137	Xeomin $136	EYLEA aflibercept injection $126	Other $979

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,167
Travel and Lodging	$1,165
Education	$38
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11

Research Payments

Dr. John William Branch, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $21,492.

Biography

Dr. John Branch specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Branch include LASIK and eye problems. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF), Dr. Branch attended the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine for medical school. He has received the distinction of Texas Rising Stars.

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