1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Arkansas
  4. Texarkana
  5. Nurse Practitioner
  6. NPI Profile

PORSCHA NICOLE BRANCH FNP-BC
NPI 1104316819
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Texarkana, AR

Active since May 17, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1205 E 35TH ST, TEXARKANA, AR 71854(870) 216-0050(870) 216-0096 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2022, Aug 10, 2021, May 12, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Porscha Nicole Branch Fnp-bc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PORSCHA NICOLE BRANCH FNP-BC (NPI 1104316819) is an individual family provider in Texarkana, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (A005432) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Michael Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104316819
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NamePORSCHA NICOLE BRANCHCredential: FNP-BC
Location Address1205 E 35TH STTexarkana, AR 71854-2746
Mailing AddressPo Box 1326Marshall, TX 75671-1326 · (903) 927-3782 · Fax (903) 927-1764
Phone(870) 216-0050
Fax(870) 216-0096
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1104316819 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · A005432
1205 E 35TH ST, Texarkana, AR 71854
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Porscha Nicole Thomas Fnp-bc

Other Identifiers 1

OtherA005432AR · Arlicense

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Porscha Nicole Branch Fnp-bc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921333865
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190715001166, I20250127000592
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Porscha Branch reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

East Texas Border Health Clinic
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1205 E 35TH ST
Texarkana, AR 71854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093186249 (870) 216-0080
Pallicare, Inc
3.7 mi
Community Health
5803 STONERIDGE DR
Texarkana, TX 75503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas and Texas enrollments
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316511884 (972) 632-9642

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus St Michael Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Texarkana, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450801
Location2600 St Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71854 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TOMMY CALDWELL
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1205 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
Miller County (903) 614-5355
MRS. CRYSTAL MARIE STANBERRY NP
Nurse Practitioner
1205 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
Miller County (903) 735-5355
EAST TEXAS BORDER HEALTH CLINIC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1205 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
Miller County (870) 216-0080
KELLY LESHELL HARDIN ANP, RN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1205 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
Miller County (870) 216-0080
SOUTHWEST AR MEDICAL CLINIC LLC
Clinic/Center
1205 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
Miller County (610) 554-3274
COURTNEY MALONE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1205 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
Miller County (870) 216-0080
MARY WILLIAMS MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1205 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
Miller County (903) 614-5355
JACK N HEHMEYER PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1205 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
Miller County (903) 735-5355

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Porscha Branch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Porscha Branch is 1104316819. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2018. The provider is also known as Porscha Nicole Thomas Fnp-Bc.

Where is Porscha Branch located?

Porscha Branch practices at 1205 E 35th St, Texarkana, AR 71854. The listed phone number is (870) 216-0050.

What is Porscha Branch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Porscha Branch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Porscha Branch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Porscha Branch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Porscha Branch reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: East Texas Border Health Clinic (Texarkana, AR) and Pallicare, Inc (Texarkana, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Porscha Branch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Porscha Branch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 6 other insurers list Porscha Branch as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Porscha Branch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Porscha Branch is affiliated with Christus St Michael Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Porscha Branch was last updated on July 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.