Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Braaton, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1538117056
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1335 Coffee Road, Suite 100
Modesto, CA 953553192
(209) 524-4438
fax (209) 524-7395

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2013
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #00G840660
Medicaid
CA #00G840660

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538117056. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
628
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$91,410
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 204 89 $130
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 90 49 $35
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 62 58 $174
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views 59 35 $34
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 41 24 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 39 26 $92
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 36 22 $49
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 29 15 $182
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 27 21 $15
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 17 17 $1,192

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Modesto Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,196
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 12 $2,577.09
Paragon 28, INC. 5 $1,310.68
Cornerstone Medical Associates, INC. 1 $142.16
Amgen INC. 1 $125.00
Carbofix Orthopedics INC 1 $41.18

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$3,171
Food and Beverage
$1,025

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
328
Patients
118
Total drug cost
$7,887
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 55 27 $667
Terbinafine Hcl Generic 50 20 $781
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 37 13 $1,259
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 33 27 $198
Pregabalin Generic 33 14 $1,028
Tramadol Hcl Generic 31 0 $120
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 30 17 $1,280
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 17 0 $1,566
Testosterone Cypionate Generic 17 0 $746
Gabapentin Generic 13 0 $185

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Braaton's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Braaton practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul Braaton practice?
Dr. Paul Braaton practices at 1335 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 953553192. Office phone: 2095244438.
What is Dr. Paul Braaton's NPI?
Dr. Paul Braaton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538117056, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Braaton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Braaton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Braaton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.