Physician Profile
Nicholas R. Brening, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Brening
Nicholas R. Brening, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in geriatric medicine. Nicholas trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 2015. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Nicholas provided 1,012 services to 585 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (308) 631-1997
- Email not available
Practice Locations
30 N 1900 E RM 4C116
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine 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
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cardiovascular
- High blood pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Digestive
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Swallowing difficulties
Ears & Hearing
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Mental Health
- Caregiver burnout
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Depression
Mobility
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Non-Healing Wounds
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Ear Care
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility
- Gait analysis
Nutrition
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain & Injections
- Joint injection or aspiration
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Wound Care
- Surgical Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,012 services · 585 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
377 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
312 |
| Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | Billing code | G2212 |
135 |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
67 |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
43 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
24 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
18 |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
13 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
12 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
11 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other geriatric medicines in Salt Lake City 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Brening?
Dr. Brening is a geriatric medicine in Salt Lake City, UT. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GERIATRIC MEDICINE”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Brening's address?
Dr. Brening is listed at 30 N 1900 E RM 4C116, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brening?
The number on file is (308) 631-1997. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Brening?
Dr. Brening's National Provider Identifier is 1699160465. 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 Dr. Brening train?
Dr. Brening attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brening have?
Dr. Brening has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Brening perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brening the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Brening's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Brening. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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