Billy Branch, MD
NPI 1780975565 · Internal Medicine Physician · Sterlington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Billy Branch, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Sterlington, LA (NPI 1780975565).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780975565
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.207949 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,809 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 | 608 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 423 | $83 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 198 | $120 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 190 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 79 | $30 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 206 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 473 | 137 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 412 | 114 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 411 | 120 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 408 | 122 |
| Gabapentin | 370 | 109 |
| Omeprazole | 361 | 104 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$397 across 25 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1107 Glenwood DrWest Monroe, LA 71291-5503Phone: (318) 396-3800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-27
- Last updated
- 2023-12-26
- Certified
- 2023-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Billy Branch's NPI number?
- Billy Branch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780975565, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Billy Branch's specialty?
- Billy Branch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Billy Branch located?
- Billy Branch's practice location on file with NPPES is 9052 US 165, Sterlington, LA 71280.
- What is Billy Branch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Billy Branch is (318) 966-8800.
- Does Billy Branch accept Medicare?
- Billy Branch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Billy Branch's NPI active?
- Yes — Billy Branch's NPI (1780975565) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.