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Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD

(205 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: back problems, spine problems

181 W. Meadow Drive Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657

(970) 476-7220

Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD is a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery.

Office Locations

108 S Frontage Road W Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

1140 Edwards Boulevard Suite B105 Po Box 2743
Edwards, CO 81632

(970) 569-3240

(970) 569-3260

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1140 Edwards Village Boulevard Suite B-105
Edwards, CO 81632

(970) 569-3240

1-866-725-4659

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

181 W. Meadow Drive Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657

(970) 476-7220

(970) 479-9166

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

360 Peak One Drive Suite 180 Po Box 1303
Frisco, CO 80443

(970) 668-4406

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"With a much smaller footprint and lower cost than traditional robotic navigation systems, Remi is designed specifically to meet the needs of the ASC," said Ernest Braxton, MD, MBA, board-certified...”—"Accelus Announces Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery as First Ambulatory Surgery Center to Adopt Remi(tm) Robotic Navigation System", Associated Press News, July 2022

“Dr. Ernest Braxton, a noted neurosurgeon with offices at Vail Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in both Eagle and Summit counties, is a leading expert at treatments involving cervical artificial...”—"New advances in cervical artificial disc replacement can lead to revolutionary improvements in motion and mobility", Summit Daily, August 2021

“Dr. Ernest Braxton, MD, MBA, continues to serve as the only board-certified neurosurgeon in the Vail Valley.”—"Know Your Health - Aspen Valley Hospital Community Health Fair Takes Place October 20 - 22", The Aspen Times, July 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

laminectomy

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

posterior lumbar interbody fusion

transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD performed more laminectomy, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) 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 10%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal decompression surgery

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar interbody fusion, spinal decompression surgery, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal fusion

In 2013, Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD performed more spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	224
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
nerve procedures	15
neurostimulator lead placement	25
spinal procedures	148
X-rays	77

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	414
implant surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	45
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	46
nerve procedures	27
neurostimulator lead placement	28
neurostimulator replacement	13
spinal procedures	301
X-rays	119

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	511
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
nerve procedures	75
neurostimulator lead placement	24
pain management	18
spinal procedures	324
X-rays	143

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	440
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	49
nerve procedures	62
spinal procedures	279
X-rays	87

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	13
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	40
decompression surgery	90
doctor visit	540
minimally invasive procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	39
nerve procedures	90
spinal procedures	352
X-rays	131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	547
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	42
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	78
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	341
X-rays	118

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	38
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	655
injections	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
nerve procedures	54
pain management	11
spinal procedures	337
X-rays	143

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Vail, CO were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
decompression surgery	57
doctor visit	475
hospital care	13
implant surgery	13
injections	14
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	44
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	57
neurostimulator lead placement	25
neurostimulator replacement	13
pain management	14
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	297
X-rays	116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	313
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	111
85 and over	9
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	211

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	12
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 205 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Vail, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$119,571 CLYDESDALE $47,142	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $29,258	O-ARM-Spine $10,369	DIVERGENCE-L $8,533	CAPSTONE $6,439	Other $17,830
Globus Medical, Inc.	$76,046 ELSA ATP $17,956	MAGNIFY-S $12,812	MONUMENT $12,030	MARS Anterior Retractor $10,175	ELSA $7,008	Other $16,064
Stryker Corporation	$58,793 RAVINE Lateral Access System $23,500	Lateral Access Spinal System $11,750	CASCADIA $10,210	New Product Development $3,619	ANCHOR L $1,140	Other $8,574
Boston Scientific Corporation	$51,359 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $20,218	WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $10,902	WAVEWRITER ALPHA $7,324	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $4,587	GENERAL - THERAPIES $3,396	Other $4,932
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus	$43,924 FlareHawk $33,337	$10,587
Other	$137,289 activL Artificial Disc $32,194	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $14,996	OEC $11,704	MAZOR X SYSTEM $8,147	CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $7,559	Other $62,689

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$203,360
Consulting Fee	$159,699
Travel and Lodging	$66,815
Food and Beverage	$31,097
Royalty or License	$25,237
Other	$773

Research Payments

Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD has received 54 research payments totaling $164,213.

Biography

Dr. Ernest Braxton's medical specialty is neurosurgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. In his practice, he is particularly interested in spine problems. Dr. Braxton is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region. Dr. Braxton graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernest Earl Braxton JR., MD From 2017 - 2023

Education & Training

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General Payments

Research Payments

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