Quick answers
- Does George J. Braun accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George J. Braun 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 George J. Braun see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 393 Original Medicare patients and 2,325 services for George J. Braun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George J. Braun's NPI number?
- 1235292855. 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 George J. Braun, 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 patients | 393 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,325 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)574 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)545 services
- Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone (92553)367 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)248 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)178 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Osteoporosis20%
Practice locations
Addresses where George J. Braun is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 158 Noble StBrooklyn, NY 11222 (718) 349‑9599
- 38 E 38th St, Lower LevelNew York, NY 10016 (212) 685‑4430
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235292855 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians