Sara Branch, PA
NPI 1346520210 · Physician Assistant · Sanford, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Branch, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Sanford, NC (NPI 1346520210).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346520210
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-03072 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | 17 |
| Cefdinir | 23 | 22 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 22 | 12 |
| Mirtazapine | 20 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 20 | — |
| Prednisone | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 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 (2)
- 850 S Main StHolly Springs, NC 27540-8906Phone: (919) 784-7093
- 3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610-1231Phone: (919) 350-8779Fax: (919) 350-8812
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-24
- Last updated
- 2026-03-06
- Certified
- 2026-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Branch's NPI number?
- Sara Branch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346520210, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Branch's specialty?
- Sara Branch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sara Branch located?
- Sara Branch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1135 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330-4162.
- What is Sara Branch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Branch is (919) 461-7132.
- Does Sara Branch accept Medicare?
- Sara Branch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Branch's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Branch's NPI (1346520210) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.