2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1922461508 M.D.
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BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in BILLINGS, Montana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
53
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Industry payments
$8.6K
59 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BILLINGS, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 53 claims across 36 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $8.6K across 59 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. filed 53 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BILLINGS, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2016

NPI 1922461508

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

53 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Montana

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Montana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in BILLINGS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1922461508. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2900 12TH AVE N STE 140W, BILLINGS, MT, 59101, with a listed phone of (406) 237-5050. NPI 1922461508 was issued on 04/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRAUN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 53 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $935 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2900 12TH AVE N STE 140W
BILLINGS, MT 59101

Provider Details

NPI 1922461508
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SCL HEALTH MONTANA
BILLINGS, MT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.6K

Largest payer

Globus Medical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

53
Total Claims
$935
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
55
Total Day Supply
888
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$935

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.75
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.'s 53 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Montana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRAUN.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in BILLINGS, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. wrote 53 Medicare Part D claims totaling $935 in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. located?
BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. is located at 2900 12TH AVE N STE 140W, BILLINGS, MT, 59101. Phone: (406) 237-5050.
What is BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922461508, issued on 04/01/2016.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 53 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN BRAUN, M.D.'s NPI is 1922461508 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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