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Dr. David Joseph Bracken, MD

Ear, nose and throat doctor in Houston, TX · offers telehealth

Utmb Clinic League City-Ear Nose & Throat Consultants1600 W League City Pkwy Ste DLeague City, TX 77573(281) 338-0829Listed on Healthgrades, WebMD and the NPI registry
Utmb Faculty Group Practice700 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77550(409) 747-5800Listed on Healthgrades and Medicare
League City Campus2240 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573(281) 338-0829Listed on Healthgrades and WebMD

Practices: Utmb Clinic League City-Ear Nose & Throat Consultants, Utmb Faculty Group Practice

NPI 1205218443 · NPI registry · University of Texas Medical School at Houston · graduated 2015

Patient experience

Healthgrades5.0 out of 5 from 1 rating1 written review · latest Nov 2018Read the reviews on Healthgradeschecked Nov 2026
WebMDNo star ratings yetNo written reviewsRead the reviews on WebMDchecked Nov 2026

Not enough reviews mention specific topics yet for a breakdown.

Accepting new patients, according to Healthgrades (checked Nov 2026). Call the office to confirm.

Board certification

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Listed on Healthgrades · checked Nov 2026

Procedure experience

Voice box exam (camera exam of the throat): 109 times for Medicare patientsMore than 80% of Houston ENTs who do this

Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Medicare patients only; CMS hides counts under 11 · checked Nov 2026

Hospitals

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston · 3 of 5 CMS stars

Source: CMS Facility Affiliation and Hospital General Information · checked Nov 2026

Texas medical license

License U9855 · Active · expires May 2027

Disciplinary status: None

Source: Texas Medical Board · checked Nov 2026

Medicare quality score

78.9 out of 100 (reported by the doctor's group)

Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2024 · checked Nov 2026

Payments from drug and device companies (2025)

None reported.

Source: CMS Open Payments, 2025 · checked Nov 2026

Insurance

Plans in the insurers’ own directories

Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP and Marketplace plans from public directories run by the insurers. Employer plans are not listed here yet.

Community Health Choice · 16 plans

Marketplace (ACA)

Community Premier Bronze 003 HSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Premier Bronze 018 HSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Premier Gold 001 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Premier Gold 005Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Premier Gold 021Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Premier Silver 012Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Premier Silver 012 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Premier Silver 020Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Premier Silver 020 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Select Bronze 016 HSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Select Gold 022Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Select Gold 022 Fort BendLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Select Silver 019Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Select Silver 019 Fort BendLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Select Silver 019 Fort Bend Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Select Silver 019 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Community Health Choice last updated these listings Sep 1, 2026.

Source: Community Health Choice Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026

Humana · 21 plans

Medicare Advantage

Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Gold Plus H0028-042 (HMO)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H0028Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Gold Plus H0028-072 (HMO)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H0028Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Gold Plus H4461-057 (HMO)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-032 (HMO D-SNP)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H0028Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-071 (HMO D-SNP)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-072 (HMO D-SNP)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Total Complete H4461-049 (HMO)Network: Gold Plus HMO and SNP H4461Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Value Choice H7617-057 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice H0473-005 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice H5216-042 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice H7617-059 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice R4182-001 (Regional PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice R4182-003 (Regional PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Humana last updated these listings Aug 24, 2026.

Source: Humana provider directory · checked Oct 2026

Oscar Health · 12 plans

Marketplace (ACA)

Bronze Classic 4700Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD BenefitsLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKMLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Simple DiabetesLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Gold Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Gold Elite Saver PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Gold SimpleLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Silver ClassicLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Silver Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Silver Simple PCP SaverLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Oscar Health last updated these listings Oct 8, 2026.

Source: Oscar Health Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026

Superior HealthPlan · 7 plans

Medicaid and CHIP

CHIPNetwork: TX CHIPLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
CHIP PerinateNetwork: TX CHIP PerinateLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
CHIP, rural service areaNetwork: TX CHIP RSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STARNetwork: TX Star MedicaidLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR Health (foster care)Network: TX Star Health Foster CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR KidsNetwork: TX STAR KIDSLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR+PLUSNetwork: TX Star PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Superior HealthPlan last updated these listings Sep 27, 2026.

Source: Superior HealthPlan provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

UnitedHealthcare · 5 plans

Medicare Advantage

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Complete Care TX-29 (Regional PPO C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030 (Regional PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Source: UnitedHealthcare provider directory · checked Oct 2026

Wellcare · 2 plans

Medicare Advantage

Wellcare Medicare Advantage plansNetwork: MAPD TX, Medicare TXLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Wellcare special needs plans (SNP)Network: TX SNP, TX SNP Non - AIPLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Wellcare last updated these listings Oct 10, 2026.

Source: Wellcare provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

Insurance companies listed on Healthgrades

Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office.

AetnaSavings Plus of CA EPO, Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health, Open Choice PPO, Aetna HMO, Signature Administrators PPO, Managed Choice (Open Access) POS, Choice Plus POS II, Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasBlue Advantage HMO, Blue Choice, Blue Essentials HMO
Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlueCard PPO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldHealthyBlue Advantage
CignaOpen Access Plus, Cigna PPO, Cigna HMO, LocalPlus
UnitedHealthCareOptions PPO, Navigate Plus POS, Navigate HMO, Choice Plus POS

Source: Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office · checked Nov 2026

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