Brian Robert Braaksma, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Brian Robert Braaksma is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Ft Worth, TX with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Brian Robert Braaksma, MD specializes in orthopaedic surgery, serving patients in Ft Worth, TX in group practice. He has been in practice for 20+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1635dNPPES updated 2021-11-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3025 N Tarrant Pkwy Ste 220, Ft Worth, TX 76177-8629
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better41.82%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+36.7 pts)
41.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
122
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
134
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
440
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brian Robert Braaksma's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 29, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Mailing address
6020 W Parker Rd Ste 200, Plano, TX 75093-8172
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With Brian Robert Braaksma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Robert Braaksma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ft Worth required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brian Robert Braaksma
Dr. Braaksma is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ft Worth, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (817) 898-6688.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brian Robert Braaksma
Practice Location
3025 N Tarrant Pkwy Ste 220, Ft Worth, TX 76177-8629
Mailing Address
6020 W Parker Rd Ste 200, Plano, TX 75093-8172
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