2026 NPPES data Pediatric Nephrology Physician NPI 1295771020 M.D.
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MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.

Pediatric Nephrology Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
96
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Nephrology Physician avg: 97
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. is a Pediatric Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 96 claims .

What stands out: MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. filed 96 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOUSTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL 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).

MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2006

NPI 1295771020

Primary specialty

Pediatric Nephrology Physician

Niche

723 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

96 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 97

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pediatric Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pediatric Nephrology Physician share within Texas

1. Pediatric Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Nephrology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Nephrology 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).

MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. is a Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1295771020. 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.

MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6410 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (832) 325-7111. NPI 1295771020 was issued on 06/21/2006. 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 96 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K 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.

Pediatric Nephrology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 723 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 97 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

6410 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Provider Details

NPI 1295771020
Specialty Pediatric Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL 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.

TEXAS CHILDRENS PHYSICIAN GROUP
HOUSTON, TX

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

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.. To verify MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

96
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
110
Total Day Supply
3,009
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
17.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
6.96

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tacrolimus
17
Mycophenolate Mofetil
14
Calcitriol
12

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

Pediatric Nephrology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

723
Pediatric Nephrology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pediatric Nephrology Physician
97
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.'s 96 claims are below the specialty average of 97.

Nearby Pediatric Nephrology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pediatric Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Nephrology Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. wrote 96 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. located?
MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. is located at 6410 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77030. Phone: (832) 325-7111.
What is MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295771020, issued on 06/21/2006.
How many Pediatric Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 723 Pediatric Nephrology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider writes 97 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Calcitriol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 96 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL BRAUN, M.D.'s NPI is 1295771020 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.

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

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