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BENJAMIN MARSH BRASLOW MD
NPI 1518997071
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Philadelphia, PA

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 349-8310(215) 724-3560 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: May 21, 2026, Dec 23, 2025, May 21, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Benjamin Marsh Braslow Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENJAMIN MARSH BRASLOW MD (NPI 1518997071) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD066263L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, and maintains a secondary practice location in Philadelphia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518997071
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0127X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN MARSH BRASLOWCredential: MD
Location Address51 NORTH 39TH STREETPhiladelphia, PA 19104-2640
Mailing Address51 North 39th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104-2640 · (215) 349-8310 · Fax (215) 724-3560
Phone(215) 349-8310
Fax(215) 724-3560
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1518997071 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Trauma SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0127X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD066263L
Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License MD066263L (PA)
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13400 Spruce Street, 5 MaloneyPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Phone (215) 662-7320 · Fax (215) 243-4605

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0018961080001PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Marsh Braslow Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002716867
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040109000528
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
25 services12 patients
Incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube (older than 2 years) 31600
This procedure, called a tracheostomy, involves creating an opening in the neck to reach the windpipe. A tube is then inserted to help with breathing. It's typically done when there's an obstruction or difficulty breathing through the mouth or nose.
24 services24 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
23 services23 patients
Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope 43246
This procedure involves the use of a flexible endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, to insert a stomach tube. It helps doctors view and access your stomach without surgery. It's typically performed under sedation to ensure comfort.
13 services13 patients
Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 49505
Repair of a groin hernia is a procedure aimed at fixing an abnormal bulge that can occur in the area between your abdomen and thigh. This condition happens when tissue pushes through a weak spot in your lower abdominal wall. The repair procedure returns this tissue back to its proper place.
13 services13 patients
Creation of brain fluid drainage shunt, ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus 62223
This procedure involves placing a small tube, known as a shunt, from the brain to another part of the body. This helps drain excess fluid that can build up in the brain, reducing pressure and alleviating symptoms. The other end of the shunt can be placed in the abdomen, chest, or other suitable area.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390223
Location51 North 39th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Acute Care Hospitals · East Norriton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390329
Location559 West Germantown PikeEast Norriton, PA 19403 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KEVIN M FOSNOCHT MD
Internal Medicine
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, MAB, SUITE 102
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-9990
ALAN D ASKENASE MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, 4 PHI
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-9189
RICHARD L WEISS MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, 4 PHI
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-9189
MS. PINKI BHUPENDRA PATEL CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
51 NORTH 39TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-9595
JUSTIN TYLER FRISENDA DO
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 120
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-7320
DR. DARREN R. LINKIN MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, 3910 BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-9990
CHRISTINE M. MIHOK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, 223 WRIGHT SAUNDERS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-8244
GENE CHANG MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
51 NORTH 39TH STREET, 4 PHI
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-9189

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Braslow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Braslow is 1518997071. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Braslow located?

Benjamin Braslow practices at 51 North 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 349-8310.

What is Benjamin Braslow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Trauma Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0127X.

Is Benjamin Braslow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Braslow is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Benjamin Braslow accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Benjamin Braslow as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Benjamin Braslow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Braslow is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Braslow was last updated on May 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.