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JOSEPH J BRAKE CRNA
NPI 1578868550
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Reading, PA

Active since January 21, 2011Accepts Medicare Assignment
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD, READING, PA 19605(610) 378-2055(610) 378-2058 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Joseph J Brake Crna NPPES

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

JOSEPH J BRAKE CRNA (NPI 1578868550) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Reading, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (RN510383L) and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. He is affiliated with Reading Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in Ephrata, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578868550
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH J BRAKECredential: CRNA
Location Address2500 BERNVILLE ROADReading, PA 19605-9453
Mailing Address169 Martin Ave, Po Box 1002Ephrata, PA 17522-1724
Phone(610) 378-2055
Fax(610) 378-2058
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMay 23, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 23, 2024
✔ NPI 1578868550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · RN510383L
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD, Reading, PA 19605
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1169 Martin AveEphrata, PA 17522-1724 · Phone (717) 738-6618

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph J Brake Crna 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 ID345424354
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110414000725

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Reading Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Reading, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390044
Location420 S 5th AvenueWest Reading, PA 19611 · Berks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19605 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

DR. QAISS MOHAMMED MD
Hospitalist
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD
READING, PA 19605
Berks County (610) 378-2000
ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL GROUP
Family Medicine
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD
READING, PA 19605
Berks County (610) 378-2000
MR. CHRISTOPHER ADRIAN KUENNEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
READING, PA 19605
Berks County (610) 378-2000
DR. ATIF E QURESHI MD
Internal Medicine
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD
READING, PA 19605
Berks County (610) 378-2000
VICTORIA R AMATO CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD
READING, PA 19605
Berks County (610) 378-2000
DR. SARA CATHERINE KLEIMAN D.O.
Family Medicine
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD
READING, PA 19605
Berks County (610) 378-2000
BORNEMANN HEALTH CORPORATION, BORNEMANN ANESTHESIOLOGY
Anesthesiology
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD
READING, PA 19605
Berks County (610) 378-2823

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 Joseph Brake's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Brake is 1578868550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2011.

Where is Joseph Brake located?

Joseph Brake practices at 2500 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605. The listed phone number is (610) 378-2055.

What is Joseph Brake's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Joseph Brake enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Brake 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.

Is Joseph Brake affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Brake is affiliated with Reading Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Brake was last updated on May 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.