Laurel Branch, MD
NPI 1912437617 · Gastroenterology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurel Branch, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1912437617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912437617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51154 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
12 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $164 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $164–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 18 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 16 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 15 | — |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 13 | 13 |
| Famotidine | 13 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,918 across 24 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 (5)
- 9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037-1300Phone: (800) 926-8273
- 9500 Gilman Dr Dept 956La Jolla, CA 92093-0956Phone: (858) 657-5278
- 6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120-5208Phone: (800) 926-8273
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000Phone: (800) 926-8273
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2483Phone: (504) 842-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-14
- Last updated
- 2025-10-23
- Certified
- 2025-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurel Branch's NPI number?
- Laurel Branch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912437617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurel Branch's specialty?
- Laurel Branch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurel Branch located?
- Laurel Branch's practice location on file with NPPES is 9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037-1300.
- What is Laurel Branch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurel Branch is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Laurel Branch accept Medicare?
- Laurel Branch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurel Branch's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurel Branch's NPI (1912437617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.