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Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Albany Medical College (2002)

1108 June Street
Hood River, OR 97031

(541) 387-6125

Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD is a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from Albany Medical College in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD is affiliated with DRS CASSELL AND BOREN PC and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.

Office Locations

1108 June Street
Hood River, OR 97031

(541) 387-6125

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132 E Broadway Suite 830
Eugene, OR 97401

(541) 687-0816

(541) 687-1086

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

ankle X-ray

anti-single-stranded DNA antibody test

neck X-ray

vitamin D test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD performed more autoantibody tests, blood draw, complete blood count (CBC), flu shot, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for ankle X-ray, anti-single-stranded DNA (anti-ssDNA) antibody test , neck X-ray, and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

musculoskeletal imaging

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD performed more foot X-ray, joint aspiration, joint injections, lab tests, musculoskeletal imaging, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	181
blood draw	724
doctor visit	900
hip imaging	155
injections	181
lab tests	3691
musculoskeletal imaging	451
preventive care	65
spinal procedures	51
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
vaccines	65
X-rays	529

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
blood draw	798
doctor visit	1004
hip imaging	133
injections	183
lab tests	4187
musculoskeletal imaging	406
preventive care	49
spinal procedures	42
thoracic (chest) imaging	44
vaccines	49
X-rays	492

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	212

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	238
blood draw	886
doctor visit	1105
hip imaging	150
injections	255
lab tests	4755
musculoskeletal imaging	515
preventive care	52
spinal procedures	52
thoracic (chest) imaging	37
vaccines	52
X-rays	604

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	229

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
blood draw	1062
doctor visit	1232
hip imaging	180
injections	198
lab tests	6165
musculoskeletal imaging	600
preventive care	136
spinal procedures	90
thoracic (chest) imaging	56
vaccines	136
X-rays	746

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	22
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
blood draw	1126
doctor visit	1246
injections	166
lab tests	6287
musculoskeletal imaging	410
preventive care	102
spinal procedures	91
vaccines	102
X-rays	501

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	148
blood draw	1090
doctor visit	1152
injections	148
lab tests	5878
musculoskeletal imaging	356
preventive care	98
spinal procedures	82
vaccines	98
X-rays	438

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	157
blood draw	1048
doctor visit	1132
injections	169
lab tests	4802
musculoskeletal imaging	334
preventive care	82
spinal procedures	93
vaccines	82
X-rays	427

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	124
blood draw	985
doctor visit	1066
injections	124
lab tests	3580
musculoskeletal imaging	347
preventive care	53
spinal procedures	77
vaccines	53
X-rays	424

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	11
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	85
blood draw	734
doctor visit	965
injections	85
lab tests	2704
musculoskeletal imaging	294
preventive care	16
spinal procedures	67
vaccines	16
X-rays	361

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
blood draw	820
doctor visit	917
injections	84
lab tests	3236
musculoskeletal imaging	268
preventive care	48
spinal procedures	74
vaccines	48
X-rays	342

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	12
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
blood draw	1017
doctor visit	1084
injections	69
lab tests	3920
musculoskeletal imaging	387
preventive care	88
spinal procedures	48
vaccines	88
X-rays	491

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	25
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	43
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Hood River, OR were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	147
blood draw	935
doctor visit	1073
hip imaging	154
injections	151
lab tests	4473
musculoskeletal imaging	397
preventive care	71
spinal procedures	69
thoracic (chest) imaging	41
vaccines	71
X-rays	486

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	224
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	8
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	22
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	6
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 2002. She has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (2002)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

DRS CASSELL AND BOREN PC

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$753 SIMPONI ARIA $698	REMICADE $29	STELARA $26
Amgen Inc.	$680 Prolia $236	Enbrel $233	Tavneos $67	EVENITY $21	$122
Celgene Corporation	$532 Otezla $532
Genentech USA, Inc.	$472 Actemra $360	Rituxan $112
Pfizer Inc.	$317 XELJANZ $258	CELEBREX $34	EMBEDA $25
Other	$1,324 ACTHAR $160	Humira $129	FARXIGA $120	SHINGRIX $114	Cimzia $96	Other $706

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,331
Consulting Fee	$560
Education	$187

Biography

Dr. Simona Braun's specialty is adult rheumatology. Dr. Braun graduated from Albany Medical College.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simona S. Braun, MD From 2012 - 2022

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