Joseph Braden, DO
NPI 1275523011 · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Ashdown, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Braden, DO is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider in Ashdown, AR (NPI 1275523011).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275523011
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E20005 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
196 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 99 | $166 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 97 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $125–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-24
- Last updated
- 2025-11-19
- Certified
- 2025-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Braden's NPI number?
- Joseph Braden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275523011, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Braden's specialty?
- Joseph Braden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Braden located?
- Joseph Braden's practice location on file with NPPES is 451 W Locke St, Ashdown, AR 71822-3325.
- What is Joseph Braden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Braden is (870) 898-5011.
- Does Joseph Braden accept Medicare?
- Joseph Braden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Braden's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Braden's NPI (1275523011) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.