Tina Branson, PA-C
NPI 1821168840 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Richland, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tina Branson, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Richland, WA (NPI 1821168840).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821168840
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10004535 (WA)
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
19 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
247 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 75 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $77 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 14 | $2 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 13 | $38 |
| Fitting and Insertion of Vaginal Support Device57160 | 11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 146 | 51 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 42 | 30 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 27 | — |
| Metronidazole | 21 | 15 |
| Nystatin | 20 | — |
| Estrogens, Conjugatedbrand: Premarin | 17 | — |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$232 across 6 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
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2021-04-23
- Certified
- 2021-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tina Branson's NPI number?
- Tina Branson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821168840, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tina Branson's specialty?
- Tina Branson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tina Branson located?
- Tina Branson's practice location on file with NPPES is 945 Goethals Drive, Richland, WA 99352.
- What is Tina Branson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tina Branson is (509) 942-3627.
- Does Tina Branson accept Medicare?
- Tina Branson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tina Branson's NPI active?
- Yes — Tina Branson's NPI (1821168840) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.