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Orthopedic Surgery

Braden J. Criswell, MD

Works at hospitals in Pomona, CA · Pasadena, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Braden J. Criswell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2627 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107. Phone: (626) 797-2002. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Braden J. Criswell had 470 Original Medicare patients and 4,575 services. NPI 1851568117. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 2627 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (626) 797‑2002
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Casa Colina Hospital, Huntington Hospital
  • Group practice: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
  • Medical school: University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Braden J. Criswell, 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 Braden J. Criswell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Braden J. Criswell 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 Braden J. Criswell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 470 Original Medicare patients and 4,575 services for Braden J. Criswell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Braden J. Criswell's NPI number?
1851568117. 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 Braden J. Criswell, 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 patients470
Services billed to Medicare4,575
Different services or procedures163
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,801 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)281 services
  3. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)206 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)107 services
  5. X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)102 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%
  • Arthritis68%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Depression29%

Hospitals where Braden J. Criswell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Braden J. Criswell 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Braden J. Criswell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation1,692 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Pasadena

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

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Other clinicians in Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851568117
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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