Active NPI 1407207186 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Braun , PA

Physician Assistant • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Braun, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Christopher Braun delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1411 S POTOMAC ST STE 400.

Christopher Braun is affiliated with Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1411 S Potomac St Ste 400

Aurora, CO 800124540

Telephone 3036956060

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Peter L. Weingarten Md Pc Facility NPI 1972014785

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Aurora, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -0.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.4 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

285 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (3810 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Braun (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Aurora Specialty Average (10.4 Years) 10.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	25	24	$1699.96	$175.25
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$1577.92	$175.76
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	11	11	$1824.09	$197.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$1699.60	$177.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	28	27	$618.99	$141.90
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	26	26	$292.18	$22.04
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	26	26	$783.80	$194.69
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	25	24	$492.80	$21.91
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	22	22	$400.36	$60.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	18	17	$145.56	$26.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	11	11	$164.25	$53.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	42	40	$789.40	$192.79
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	17	$126.47	$26.07
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	17	17	$292.18	$23.81
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$502.66	$24.71
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$588.14	$147.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$259.53	$90.41
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	11	$164.25	$51.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	88	11	$4.00	$1.58
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	30	29	$575.80	$139.78
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	29	28	$292.18	$23.30
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	29	28	$492.80	$22.55
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	25	25	$783.80	$184.71
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	18	15	$131.00	$24.30
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	17	17	$352.60	$49.07
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	15	14	$400.36	$58.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	13	13	$176.88	$51.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$199.14	$60.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$259.53	$89.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	26	26	$575.80	$138.54
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	24	24	$292.18	$23.16
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	19	19	$783.80	$190.98
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	18	18	$492.80	$19.45
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	18	18	$352.60	$48.59
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	16	16	$400.36	$57.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$259.53	$83.09
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	11	$131.00	$23.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	20	20	$352.60	$48.62
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	19	19	$783.80	$190.98
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$292.18	$23.23
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$575.80	$138.48
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$492.80	$25.77
20900 Small bone graft harvest	12	12	$260.69	$12.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-17

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 0010-06528

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Nc Medical License

0010-06528 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc

1411 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 800124543

Phone: 3036956060

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc

8101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 802307195

Phone: 3033449090

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc

145 Inverness Dr E, Englewood, CO 801125172

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc

1411 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 800124540

Phone: 3036956060

Secondary Practice Locations

75b Livingston St

Asheville, NC 288014353

Phone: 8282588800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

28 Associated Practitioners

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Judith Kopinski , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Stephen Lindenbaum , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1033174479

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rebecca Bontrager , PA

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Physician Assistant

Dr. Stephen Pehler , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NPI 1134447121

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Benjamin Gaylord , PT

Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 17, 2023

Registered at 1411 S POTOMAC ST STE 400, AURORA, CO 800124540 (Tel: 3036956060)

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NPI Profile Active June 24, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 24, 2016

Registered at 75B LIVINGSTON ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 288014353 (Tel: 8282588800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2016

Registered at 75B LIVINGSTON ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 288014353 (Tel: 8282588800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BRAUN, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #0010-06528 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 24, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407207186

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 24, 2016

Last Update: April 17, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

75b Livingston St

Asheville, NC 288014353

Phone: 8282588800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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