Braden Candela, M.D.
NPI 1861981888 · Dermatology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Braden Candela, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1861981888).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861981888
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 315832 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,030 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 692 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 409 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 234 | $142 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 204 | $63 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 136 | $108 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 158 | 73 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 137 | 81 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 127 | 87 |
| Hydrocortisone | 102 | 68 |
| Tacrolimus | 47 | 25 |
| Mupirocin | 45 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 37 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,045 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- Upmc Montefiore Hospital3459 Fifth Avenue, 9 SouthPittsburgh, PA 15213Phone: (412) 692-4888
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-04
- Last updated
- 2022-08-01
- Certified
- 2022-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Braden Candela's NPI number?
- Braden Candela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861981888, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Braden Candela's specialty?
- Braden Candela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Braden Candela located?
- Braden Candela's practice location on file with NPPES is 161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 12, New York, NY 10032-3729.
- What is Braden Candela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Braden Candela is (212) 305-5550.
- Does Braden Candela accept Medicare?
- Braden Candela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Braden Candela's NPI active?
- Yes — Braden Candela's NPI (1861981888) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.