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Nephrology

Paul R. Brakeman, MD

Sees patients in San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Paul R. Brakeman, MD is a nephrologist at 1975 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143. Phone: (415) 476-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1447295167. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 1975 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (415) 476‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: University of California San Francisco (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul R. Brakeman, 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 Paul R. Brakeman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul R. Brakeman 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.
What is Paul R. Brakeman's NPI number?
1447295167. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul R. Brakeman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul R. Brakeman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of California San Francisco1,839 clinicians in the group
  • UCSF Pediatrics Associates92 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in San Francisco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of California San Francisco

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447295167
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians