Ruffin Branch, PA-C
NPI 1427332584 · Medical Physician Assistant · Franklinton, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruffin Branch, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Franklinton, LA (NPI 1427332584).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427332584
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA.200480 (LA)
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
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 127 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 224 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 214 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 180 | 61 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 171 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 158 | 44 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 157 | 49 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$365 across 21 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
- 2011-10-06
- Last updated
- 2021-06-01
- Certified
- 2021-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruffin Branch's NPI number?
- Ruffin Branch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427332584, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruffin Branch's specialty?
- Ruffin Branch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruffin Branch located?
- Ruffin Branch's practice location on file with NPPES is 51704 Highway 438, Franklinton, LA 70438-7488.
- What is Ruffin Branch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruffin Branch is (985) 848-9955.
- Does Ruffin Branch accept Medicare?
- Ruffin Branch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruffin Branch's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruffin Branch's NPI (1427332584) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.