35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Braucher, Internist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Charles Braucher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Braucher graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine. Dr. Braucher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Braucher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Braucher’s office.
Where did Dr. Braucher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine | University Hospital Of Arkansas | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Braucher board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Braucher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Braucher speak?
Dr. Braucher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Braucher typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Braucher 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. Braucher. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Braucher typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Braucher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Braucher. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Braucher accept my insurance?
Dr. Braucher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Braucher accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Braucher in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Braucher's office located?
What is Dr. Braucher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Braucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629007216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braucher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Braucher
What is Dr. Charles Braucher's specialty?
Dr. Braucher is a Internist near Athens, GA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Charles Braucher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Braucher is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga, Piedmont Augusta 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
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Is Charles Braucher accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Braucher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Braucher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Braucher's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Braucher?
Please contact Dr. Braucher's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Braucher have?
Dr. Charles Braucher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 3400
Athens, GA 30606