2026 NPPES data Professional Counselor NPI 1629254198 M.A., L.P.C., CACIII
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LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII

Professional Counselor in BOULDER, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII is a Professional Counselor in BOULDER, Colorado, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/15/2008

NPI 1629254198

Primary specialty

Professional Counselor

High-volume

121,107 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Professional Counselor compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Professional Counselor share within Colorado

1. Professional Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Professional Counselor share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Professional Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Professional Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Professional Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Professional Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Professional Counselor provider holding M.A., L.P.C., CACIII credentials at 100 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 7, BOULDER, CO, 80302, with a listed phone of (303) 444-7256. NPI 1629254198 was issued on 01/15/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRANCH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Professional Counselor providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Professional Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,107 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,144 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

100 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 7
BOULDER, CO 80302

Provider Details

NPI 1629254198
Specialty Professional Counselor
Credentials M.A., L.P.C., CACIII
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/15/2008

Professional Counselor Overview

How LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII fits within the Professional Counselor landscape nationally.

121,107
Professional Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Professional Counselor
1,144
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Professional Counselor Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRANCH.

Compare Professional Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII's specialty?
LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII specializes in Professional Counselor and practices in BOULDER, Colorado. Credentials: M.A., L.P.C., CACIII.
Where is LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII located?
LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII is located at 100 ARAPAHOE AVE STE 7, BOULDER, CO, 80302. Phone: (303) 444-7256.
What is LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII's NPI number?
LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629254198, issued on 01/15/2008.
How many Professional Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 121,107 Professional Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Professional Counselor provider writes 1,144 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII accept Medicare?
LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII's credentials?
LAURIE BRANCH, M.A., L.P.C., CACIII's NPI is 1629254198 with credentials M.A., L.P.C., CACIII. 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

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.
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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