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2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1568415297 MD
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Hickory, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,164 in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
244
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.53
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Branyon, MD filed 244 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Hickory, North Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.
- 244
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $14.53
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
David Branyon, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
244 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
David Branyon, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about David Branyon, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
244 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
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David Branyon, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 255 18TH ST SE, Hickory, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 327-6633. NPI 1568415297 was issued on 05/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 244 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,164 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1568415297 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for David Branyon, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$15
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
David Branyon, MD - brand share 17.0%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 244 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
244
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 253
- Total Day Supply
- 6,826
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $55K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 51.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.82
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Branyon, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
24 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
19 claims
- Risperdal Consta
Risperdal Consta
17 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
13 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
12 claims
- Haloperidol Decano…
Haloperidol Decanoate
12 claims
- Vraylar
Vraylar
12 claims
- Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine Er
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 24 |
| Risperidone | 19 |
| Risperdal Consta Risperidone Microspheres | 17 |
| Lorazepam | 13 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 12 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 12 |
| Vraylar Cariprazine Hcl | 12 |
| Carbamazepine Er Carbamazepine | 11 |
| Mirtazapine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview
How David Branyon, MD fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
6,164
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider
David Branyon, MD's 244 claims are below the specialty average of 600.
Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Branyon.
Dr. Robert Adams
MD
Wilmington, NC
Dr. Linwood Allsbrook
M.D.
Butner, NC
Dr. Oday Alsarraf
M.D., PH.D.
Durham, NC
Dr. Samina Aziz
MBBS
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Pravesh Basnet
MD
Concord, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Branyon, MD's specialty? ▼
David Branyon, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Hickory, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Branyon, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Branyon, MD wrote 244 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is David Branyon, MD located? ▼
David Branyon, MD is located at 255 18TH ST SE, Hickory, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 327-6633.
What is David Branyon, MD's NPI number? ▼
David Branyon, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568415297, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does David Branyon, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Branyon, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,164 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Branyon, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Branyon, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Risperidone, Risperdal Consta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Branyon, MD accept Medicare? ▼
David Branyon, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 244 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Branyon, MD's credentials? ▼
David Branyon, MD's NPI is 1568415297 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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