Summary

Michael Braxton, MD, specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Ochsner Health. They treat conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, muscles and joints. They treat achilles tendonitis, deconditioning following cancer treatment, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, spina bifida and traumatic brain injuries.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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Michael A Braxton, MDDr. Joshua Howe Kaufman, MDDr. William Ross Knight, DODr. Richard Lee Long, DO
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationFamily Medicine
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33 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, German, Spanish
Slidell , LANew Orleans , LAMandeville , LAMandeville , LA
Med School: Medical College of Virginia Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael A Braxton

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Michael A Braxton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael A Braxton has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Physical Medicine/rehab Spec
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Michael A Braxton holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1998 and LSU Medical Center in 1998.

Internship

Completed their internship at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1995 and LSU Medical Center in 1995.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College of Virginia in 1993.

NPI Number

Michael A Braxton's NPI number is 1245221738.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Michael Braxton affiliated with?
Michael Braxton is affiliated with Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Of Covington.
Where is Michael Braxton's office located?
Michael Braxton's office is located at 105 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA, 70461.
Does Michael Braxton accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Michael Braxton accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Michael Braxton accepting new patients?
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Does Michael Braxton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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