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- 641 High Street, Comfort, TX 78013
About Dr. Braden
Michael W. Braden, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Comfort, TX specializing in dermatology. Michael trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,328 services to 1,696 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1043247455.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (830) 997-0854
- Email not available
Practice Locations
641 HIGH STREET
Comfort, TX 78013
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Cutaneous lupus
- Morphea
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Vitiligo
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
Pediatric and genetic
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Ichthyosis
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Wounds & skin
- Severe skin tears
Most searched conditions
- Acne
- Eczema
- Hair loss
- Melanoma
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Skin cancer
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Infections
- Ringworm
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
- Skin barrier and rash care for incontinence
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
Skin and Scars
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy for melanoma
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
- Wart Removal
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,328 services · 1,696 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,419 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
354 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
353 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
207 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
111 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
44 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | Procedure | 12052 |
40 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11642 |
40 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
32 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael W. Braden?
Michael W. Braden is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Comfort, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
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What is Michael W. Braden's address?
Michael W. Braden is listed at 641 High Street, Comfort, TX 78013. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael W. Braden?
The number on file is (830) 997-0854. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael W. Braden?
Michael W. Braden's National Provider Identifier is 1043247455. 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 Michael W. Braden train?
Michael W. Braden attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael W. Braden have?
Michael W. Braden has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael W. Braden perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael W. Braden performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael W. Braden's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael W. Braden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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