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Orthopedic Surgery

Paul J. Braaton, MD

Works at hospitals in Sonora, CA · Modesto, CA · Oakdale, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Paul J. Braaton, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1335 Coffee Rd, Suite 100, Modesto, CA 95355. Phone: (209) 524-5977. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul J. Braaton had 149 Original Medicare patients and 942 services. NPI 1538117056. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul J. Braaton, 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 J. Braaton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Braaton 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 Paul J. Braaton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 149 Original Medicare patients and 942 services for Paul J. Braaton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul J. Braaton's NPI number?
1538117056. 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 Paul J. Braaton, 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 patients149
Services billed to Medicare942
Different services or procedures116
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

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)228 services
  2. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)78 services
  3. X-ray of ankle, 2 views (73600)69 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)52 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)42 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%
  • Osteoporosis64%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Paul J. Braaton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Braaton 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.

  • Adventist Health SonoraSonora, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050335
  • Doctors Medical CenterModesto, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050464
  • Memorial Medical CenterModesto, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050557
  • Oak Valley Hospital DistrictOakdale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050067

Practice locations

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

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Modesto

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538117056
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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