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Active NPI 1427157700 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Carla C Braxton , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Carla Braxton, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1991, Dr. Braxton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 18400 KATY FWY.

Dr. Braxton maintains professional affiliations with Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians, Tmh Physician Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include critical care, first, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

18400 Katy Fwy
Suite 560

Houston, TX 770941286

Telephone 8325223240
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Braxton (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 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
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
78 56 $672.15 $213.57
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
30 23 $302.00 $118.77
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
29 29 $588.00 $173.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX P8222

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License KS 04-29699

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License KS 04-29699

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
100425270A (KS)
Medicaid State Provider ID
205913908 (MO)
Medicaid State Provider ID
339836404 (TX)
Medicaid State Provider ID
339836403 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
8FB774 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Kansas City
31519012 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Firstguard
436730 (KS)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
8GD827 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

7575 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 770631777

Phone: 7132669955

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Phone: 7134413150

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770941110

Phone: 8325228560

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 19, 2016

Registered at 18400 KATY FWY, SUITE 560, HOUSTON, TX 770941286 (Tel: 8325223240)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 19, 2016

Registered at 18400 KATY FWY, SUITE 560, HOUSTON, TX 770941286 (Tel: 8325223240)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 19, 2016

Recorded as CARLA BRAXTON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 19, 2016

Surgery (License #P8222 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427157700
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 22, 2006
Last Update: December 19, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

18400 Katy Fwy, Suite 560

Houston, TX 770941286

Phone: 8325223240

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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