Quick answers
- Does Katie L. Braden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katie L. Braden 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 Katie L. Braden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 945 services for Katie L. Braden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katie L. Braden's NPI number?
- 1407407224. 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 Katie L. Braden, 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 945 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)246 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)152 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)100 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)95 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes40%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Anxiety28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katie L. Braden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 31040 1st Ave NE, Suite 6Carbon Hill, AL 35549 (205) 931‑0707
- 6610 Curry HwyJasper, AL 35503 (205) 878‑4800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katie L. Braden as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Smith Lake Family Care LLC9 clinicians in the group
- Carbon Hill Family Care LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Carbon Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carbon Hill, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Smith Lake Family Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407407224 |
| 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