Malcolm Branch, MD
NPI 1639252877 · Gastroenterology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Malcolm Branch, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1639252877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639252877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32644 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
149 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Review By Radiologist of Image From Tube Placement Into Bile Duct Using an Endoscope74328 | 61 | $20 |
| Removal of Stone Or Debris From Bile Or Pancreatic Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43264 | 28 | $120 |
| Replacement of Stent in Pancreatic Or Bile Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43276 | 24 | $342 |
| Insertion of Stent Into Pancreatic Or Bile Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43274 | 23 | $328 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 13 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $20–$342 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malcolm Branch's NPI number?
- Malcolm Branch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639252877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Malcolm Branch's specialty?
- Malcolm Branch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Malcolm Branch located?
- Malcolm Branch's practice location on file with NPPES is Duke University Medical Ctr, Durham, NC 27710-0001.
- What is Malcolm Branch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Malcolm Branch is (919) 620-4467.
- Does Malcolm Branch accept Medicare?
- Malcolm Branch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Malcolm Branch's NPI active?
- Yes — Malcolm Branch's NPI (1639252877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.