Physician Profile
Adam J. Braze, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Braze
Based in Chicago, IL, Adam J. Braze, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Adam graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2003. Adam is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Adam provided 323 services to 316 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension, and monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (312) 942-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
Chicago, IL 60612
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
323 services · 316 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
86 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
24 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
17 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension | Treatment | 91040 |
68 | Too few peers to compare |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall | Treatment | 91035 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Study of esophagus to assess movement | Treatment | 91010 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgery specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Adam J. Braze?
Adam J. Braze is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Adam J. Braze's address?
Adam J. Braze is listed at 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Adam J. Braze?
The number on file is (312) 942-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Adam J. Braze?
Adam J. Braze's National Provider Identifier is 1336265297. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Adam J. Braze train?
Adam J. Braze attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Adam J. Braze have?
Adam J. Braze has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Adam J. Braze perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Adam J. Braze performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope and removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope; provides treatments such as study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension and monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Adam J. Braze's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Adam J. Braze. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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