2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1750646253 M.D.
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PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
990
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
93.7326/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.7326/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 990 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.7326/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
990
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2012

NPI 1750646253

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

990 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

93.7326/100 10.63260000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.7326/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 93.7326/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.7%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 93.7326/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 500 E MARKET ST, IOWA CITY, IA, 52245, with a listed phone of (319) 384-7763. NPI 1750646253 was issued on 07/10/2012. 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 990 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.7326/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.2678), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Provider Details

NPI 1750646253
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/10/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.7326
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.2678
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

990
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,604
Total Day Supply
45,548
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
14 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
54
Omeprazole
49
Levothyroxine Sodium
46
Lisinopril
45
Metformin Hcl
39
Pantoprazole Sodium
36
Amlodipine Besylate
34
Metoprolol Tartrate
23
Mirtazapine
23
Rosuvastatin Calcium
23

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s 990 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s specialty?
PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. wrote 990 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.7326/100 (Quality: 82.2678). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. located?
PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. is located at 500 E MARKET ST, IOWA CITY, IA, 52245. Phone: (319) 384-7763.
What is PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s NPI number?
PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750646253, issued on 07/10/2012.
Does PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. accept Medicare?
PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 990 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s credentials?
PATRICIA BRANCH, M.D.'s NPI is 1750646253 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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