Lauren Branche-James, MD
NPI 1326509357 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Rockville, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Branche-James, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Rockville, MD (NPI 1326509357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326509357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0098724 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$258 across 12 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5755 Cedar LnColumbia, MD 21044Phone: (410) 740-7890
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-31
- Last updated
- 2024-09-27
- Certified
- 2024-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Branche-James's NPI number?
- Lauren Branche-James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326509357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Branche-James's specialty?
- Lauren Branche-James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Branche-James located?
- Lauren Branche-James's practice location on file with NPPES is 9715 Medical Center Dr Ste 315, Rockville, MD 20850-6326.
- What is Lauren Branche-James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Branche-James is (301) 768-4535.
- Does Lauren Branche-James accept Medicare?
- Lauren Branche-James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Branche-James's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Branche-James's NPI (1326509357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.