MAX KYLE BRAINARD
NPI 1598246548
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wausau, WI

Active since August 28, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211, WAUSAU, WI 54401(715) 845-5505 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2020, Aug 28, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Max Kyle Brainard NPPES

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

MAX KYLE BRAINARD (NPI 1598246548) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wausau, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (139116) and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598246548
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMAX KYLE BRAINARD
Location Address425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211Wausau, WI 54401-4123
Mailing Address1019 Saint Austin AveWausau, WI 54403-6752 · (608) 514-5261
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2020
✔ NPI 1598246548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 139116
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 139116 (WI)
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211, Wausau, WI 54401

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Max Kyle Brainard 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 ID749534915
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181107002020
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Max Brainard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
425 PINE RIDGE BOULEVARD, SUITE 211
Wausau, WI 54401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Wausau, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number520030
Location333 Pine Ridge BlvdWausau, WI 54401 · Marathon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54401 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
$123.69 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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.

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.

85.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.97
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211
WAUSAU, WI 54401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211
WAUSAU, WI 54401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211
WAUSAU, WI 54401
Anesthesiology
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211
WAUSAU, WI 54401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211
WAUSAU, WI 54401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211
WAUSAU, WI 54401
Anesthesiology
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211
WAUSAU, WI 54401
Anesthesiology
425 PINE RIDGE BLVD STE 211
WAUSAU, WI 54401

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 Max Brainard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Max Brainard is 1598246548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2018.

Where is Max Brainard located?

Max Brainard practices at 425 Pine Ridge Blvd Ste 211, Wausau, WI 54401. The listed phone number is (715) 845-5505.

What is Max Brainard's specialty?

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

Is Max Brainard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Max Brainard 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Max Brainard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Max Brainard reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Wisconsin Anesthesiology (Wausau, WI). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Max Brainard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Max Brainard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Max Brainard is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Max Brainard was last updated on September 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.