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Hand Surgery

Andrew M. Braunstein, MD

Works at hospitals in Tucson, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Andrew M. Braunstein, MD is a hand surgeon at 5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712. Phone: (520) 784-6200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Andrew M. Braunstein had 456 Original Medicare patients and 9,274 services. NPI 1710151048. 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: Hand surgeon (Medicare lists Hand Surgery)
  • Address: 5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 · Directions
  • Phone: (520) 784‑6200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: St Joseph's Hospital, Tucson Medical Center
  • Group practice: Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Professional Corporation
  • Medical school: Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Andrew M. 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 Andrew M. Braunstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew M. 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 Andrew M. Braunstein see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 456 Original Medicare patients and 9,274 services for Andrew M. Braunstein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Andrew M. Braunstein's NPI number?
1710151048. 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 Andrew M. 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 patients456
Services billed to Medicare9,274
Different services or procedures120
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)7,800 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)179 services
  3. X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)132 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)128 services
  5. X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)100 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Anxiety23%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Hospitals where Andrew M. Braunstein works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew M. 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.

  • St Joseph's HospitalTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030011
  • Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Professional Corporation111 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Tucson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Professional Corporation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc)
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710151048
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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