Craig Brammell, PA-C
NPI 1689838716 · Medical Physician Assistant · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Brammell, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1689838716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689838716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19729 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
17 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
211 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 101 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $81 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 24 | $118 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 17 | $191 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 12 | $101 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$191 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | 14 |
| Omeprazole | 19 | — |
| Furosemide | 19 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 17 |
| Apixaban |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-17
- Last updated
- 2022-01-27
- Certified
- 2022-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Brammell's NPI number?
- Craig Brammell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689838716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Brammell's specialty?
- Craig Brammell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Craig Brammell located?
- Craig Brammell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323.
- What is Craig Brammell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Brammell is (831) 458-5610.
- Does Craig Brammell accept Medicare?
- Craig Brammell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Brammell's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Brammell's NPI (1689838716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.