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Dr. Howard Braver, MD

Hollywood, FL

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Braver, Internist in Hollywood, FL?

    Dr. Howard Braver, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hollywood, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Braver graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Braver is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Braver’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Braver’s office at (954) 894-3003.

    Where did Dr. Braver go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Florida Program

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Braver board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Braver, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Braver speak?

    Dr. Braver and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Braver treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Braver diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Braver. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J438: Other emphysema
    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Lower Spine Arthritis with Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4716: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Braver perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Howard Braver may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Braver's office.

    Does Dr. Braver accept my insurance?

    Dr. Braver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 894-3003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Braver accept in Hollywood, FL?

    Dr. Braver in Hollywood, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Integrated Home Care Services

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Braver's office located?

    Dr. Howard Braver's Primary Practice

    3700 Washington St Ste 200

    Hollywood, FL 33021

    (954) 894-3003

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    Dr. Howard Braver's Practice 2

    20950 NE 27th Ct Ste 200

    Aventura, FL 33180

    (305) 466-0663

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    What is Dr. Braver's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Braver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184672123.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braver?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Braver

    What is Dr. Howard Braver's specialty?

    Dr. Braver is a Internist near Hollywood, FL.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Braver to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Howard Braver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Braver is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Howard Braver accepting new patients in Hollywood, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Braver is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Braver offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Braver's office at (954) 894-3003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Braver?

    Please contact Dr. Braver's office at (954) 894-3003 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Braver have?

    Dr. Howard Braver is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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