Philip Branson, MD
NPI 1194820100 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Princeton, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Branson, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Princeton, WV (NPI 1194820100).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194820100
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14988 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,301 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 972 | $81 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 571 | $64 |
| X-Ray of Both Knees While Standing73565 | 364 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 349 | $29 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 225 | $101 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 162 | $24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 216 | 191 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 33 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 27 | 27 |
| Amoxicillin | 24 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 20 | 19 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 4 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
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2008-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Branson's NPI number?
- Philip Branson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194820100, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Branson's specialty?
- Philip Branson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philip Branson located?
- Philip Branson's practice location on file with NPPES is 311 Courthouse Rd, Princeton, WV 24740-2421.
- What is Philip Branson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Branson is (304) 487-2297.
- Does Philip Branson accept Medicare?
- Philip Branson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Branson's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Branson's NPI (1194820100) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.