David Branyon, MD
NPI 1568415297 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Branyon, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1568415297).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568415297
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22081 (NC)
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
20 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 25 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 24 |
| Lorazepam | 20 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 19 |
| Risperidone Microspheresbrand: Risperidone Er | 19 |
| Clozapine | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 13 |
| Risperidone | 13 |
| Asenapine Maleate | 13 |
| Cariprazine Hclbrand: Vraylar |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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)
- 858 2nd St NeSuite 101Hickory, NC 28601-3877Phone: (828) 327-6633Fax: (828) 327-3385
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Branyon's NPI number?
- David Branyon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568415297, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Branyon's specialty?
- David Branyon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Branyon located?
- David Branyon's practice location on file with NPPES is 255 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602-1364.
- What is David Branyon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Branyon is (828) 327-6633.
- Does David Branyon accept Medicare?
- David Branyon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Branyon's NPI active?
- Yes — David Branyon's NPI (1568415297) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.