Richard Bransford
NPI 1457431421 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bransford is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1457431421).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457431421
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00040012 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
189 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 78 | $422 |
| Graft of Donor Bone to Spine20931 | 24 | $119 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back, 3-6 Spine Bone Segments22842 | 21 | $821 |
| Fusion of Spine in Lower Back With Partial Removal of Spine Bone and Disc22633 | 19 | $1,952 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 17 | $1,143 |
| Partial Removal of Bone of Single Segment of Spine in Lower Back With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves During Fusion of Spine in Lower Back63052 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81,166 across 89 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
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2011-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bransford's NPI number?
- Richard Bransford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457431421, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bransford's specialty?
- Richard Bransford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bransford located?
- Richard Bransford's practice location on file with NPPES is Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104.
- What is Richard Bransford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bransford is (206) 731-3462.
- Does Richard Bransford accept Medicare?
- Richard Bransford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bransford's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bransford's NPI (1457431421) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.