Who is Dr. Braun, Pediatric Nephrologist in Houston, TX?
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Where did Dr. Braun go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Nephrology Children'S Mem Med Ctr, Pediatrics | McGaw Medical Center - Northwestern University
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa
What languages does Dr. Braun speak?
Dr. Braun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Braun typically treat?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Braun 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. Braun. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
- Proteinuria Syndrome
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Braun typically perform?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Braun may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Braun's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Braun accept my insurance?
Dr. Braun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 325-7111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Braun accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Braun in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Braun's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Braun affiliated with?
Dr. Braun has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Braun's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Braun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295771020.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Braun