Physician Profile
Jacob Braunstein, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Braunstein
Based in Charleston, SC, Jacob Braunstein, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Jacob graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2015. Jacob is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Jacob cared for 1,160 Medicare patients across 1,952 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 792-0245
- Email not available
Practice Locations
169 ASHLEY AVE ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL
Charleston, SC 29425
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic 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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,952 services · 1,160 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
47 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
43 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
31 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
18 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Incision or partial removal of heel bone | Procedure | 28300 |
11 | |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | Imaging | 76000 |
69 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of stress by physician for joint imaging | Imaging | 77071 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
19 | |
| Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg | Drug given | J0665 |
430 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Charleston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Jacob Braunstein specialize in?
Jacob Braunstein is an orthopaedic surgeon in Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Jacob Braunstein located?
Jacob Braunstein is listed at 169 Ashley Ave Room 202 Main Hospital, Charleston, SC 29425. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Jacob Braunstein's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 792-0245. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Jacob Braunstein's NPI number?
Jacob Braunstein's National Provider Identifier is 1235512930. 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 Jacob Braunstein train?
Jacob Braunstein attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Jacob Braunstein been practicing?
Jacob Braunstein has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Jacob Braunstein do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Jacob Braunstein performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, application of short leg cast and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less and application of stress by physician for joint imaging; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Jacob Braunstein confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jacob Braunstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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