Samantha Branton, FNP
NPI 1609488428 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Branton, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1609488428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609488428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5013458 (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 tenure25% of score
5 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
217 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 108 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 30 | $144 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 15 | $9 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 14 | $4 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 99 | 34 |
| Pregabalin | 76 | 31 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 59 | 26 |
| Memantine Hcl | 49 | 13 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 36 | 12 |
| Baclofen | 28 | 14 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$402 across 9 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
- 2020-08-21
- Last updated
- 2025-05-14
- Certified
- 2025-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Branton's NPI number?
- Samantha Branton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609488428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Branton's specialty?
- Samantha Branton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samantha Branton located?
- Samantha Branton's practice location on file with NPPES is 4600 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-5149.
- What is Samantha Branton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Branton is (910) 392-1921.
- Does Samantha Branton accept Medicare?
- Samantha Branton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Branton's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Branton's NPI (1609488428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.