Jeffrey M Braxton, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Surgery

Jeffrey M Braxton is a Surgery specialist based in Mesa, AZ with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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With over 37 years in surgery, Jeffrey M Braxton, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a long-established surgery specialist in Mesa. Trained at University of Michigan Medical School (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 34 Surgery providers in AZSee all Surgery in Mesa37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 368dNPPES updated 2025-05-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

535 E Mckellips Rd Ste 111, Mesa, AZ 85203-2525

Fax: (480) 779-1277
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

31.3%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-51.5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

434

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescriptions Written

16

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $8k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+2%)20%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$775 received from industry

18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Jeffrey M Braxton's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. Board certified · May 20, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6301 S Mcclintock Dr Ste 115, Tempe, AZ 85283-3393

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgery Care With Jeffrey M Braxton

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jeffrey M Braxton for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mesa 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 Jeffrey M Braxton

Dr. Braxton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mesa, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 510-3079.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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