Gussie Branch, OD
NPI 1003263559 · Optometrist · Albertville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gussie Branch, OD is a Optometrist provider in Albertville, AL (NPI 1003263559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003263559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Student, Health Care
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
445 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 112 | $116 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 103 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $82 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 29 | $31 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 26 | $56 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 25 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 131 | 38 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 39 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 31 | 17 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 23 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 22 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 21 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 17 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$316 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-14
- Last updated
- 2026-01-08
- Certified
- 2026-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gussie Branch's NPI number?
- Gussie Branch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003263559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gussie Branch's specialty?
- Gussie Branch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Gussie Branch located?
- Gussie Branch's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 S Hambrick St, Albertville, AL 35950-1624.
- What is Gussie Branch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gussie Branch is (256) 878-3024.
- Does Gussie Branch accept Medicare?
- Gussie Branch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gussie Branch's NPI active?
- Yes — Gussie Branch's NPI (1003263559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.