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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Meryl L. Braunstein, MD

Works at hospitals in Fayetteville, GA · Stockbridge, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Meryl L. Braunstein, MD is a cardiologist at 3333 Jodeco Rd, McDonough, GA 30253. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Meryl L. Braunstein had 722 Original Medicare patients and 3,329 services. NPI 1144261371. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 3333 Jodeco Rd, McDonough, GA 30253 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital
  • Group practice: Atlanta Heart Associates PC
  • Medical school: New York Medical College · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Meryl L. Braunstein, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Meryl L. Braunstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meryl L. Braunstein accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Meryl L. Braunstein see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 722 Original Medicare patients and 3,329 services for Meryl L. Braunstein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Meryl L. Braunstein's NPI number?
1144261371. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Meryl L. Braunstein, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients722
Services billed to Medicare3,329
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,389 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)690 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)445 services
  4. Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)196 services
  5. Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose (A9502)179 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%

Hospitals where Meryl L. Braunstein works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meryl L. Braunstein at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Piedmont Fayette HospitalFayetteville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110215
  • Piedmont Henry HospitalStockbridge, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110191

Practice locations

Addresses where Meryl L. Braunstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 3333 Jodeco RdMcDonough, GA 30253

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Meryl L. Braunstein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Atlanta Heart Associates PC19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Georgia →

Other cardiologists in McDonough

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McDonough, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Atlanta Heart Associates PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144261371
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians