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CORTNEY CRISTEN BRAUND M.D.
NPI 1598921389
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Aurora, CO

Active since August 01, 2008PECOS Enrolled
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
13123 E 16TH AVE, B 251, AURORA, CO 80045(303) 724-2566 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Cortney Cristen Braund M.d. NPPES

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

CORTNEY CRISTEN BRAUND M.D. (NPI 1598921389) is an individual pediatric emergency medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0049868) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598921389
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0204X
Provider Legal NameCORTNEY CRISTEN BRAUNDCredential: M.D.
Location Address13123 E 16TH AVE, B 251Aurora, CO 80045-7106
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429 · (303) 493-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1598921389 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0204X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0049868
Definition
A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 49868 (CO), 125-054088 (IL)
13123 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cortney Cristen Braund M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Cortney Braund reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatrics
13123 E 16TH AVE
Aurora, CO 80045
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 4,283 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.

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
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.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Anesthesiologist Assistant
13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Audiologist
13123 E 16TH AVE, 2ND FLOOR OUTPATIENT PAVILION - AUDIOLOGY
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
13123 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045-7106
AURORA, CO 80045

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 Cortney Braund's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cortney Braund is 1598921389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2008.

Where is Cortney Braund located?

Cortney Braund practices at 13123 E 16th Ave B 251, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (303) 724-2566.

What is Cortney Braund's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0204X.

Is Cortney Braund enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cortney Braund is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Cortney Braund's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cortney Braund reassigns Medicare benefits to University Physicians Incorporated (Aurora, CO). 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 Cortney Braund's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cortney Braund accept?

Health plans from Select Health list Cortney Braund 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cortney Braund was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 days 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.