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MR. ROBERT FREEMAN BRANCHE MD.
NPI 1184712192
Anesthesiology in Phoenix, AZ

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4212 N 16TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 263-1511(602) 263-1619 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. Robert Freeman Branche Md. NPPES

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

MR. ROBERT FREEMAN BRANCHE MD. (NPI 1184712192) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD#17930) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mountain View Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184712192
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. ROBERT FREEMAN BRANCHECredential: MD.
Location Address4212 N 16TH STPhoenix, AZ 85016-5319
Mailing AddressPo Box 31001-0698Pasadena, CA 91110-0698 · (602) 263-1511 · Fax (602) 263-1619
Phone(602) 263-1511
Fax(602) 263-1619
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1184712192 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in DC · MD#17930
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4212 N 16TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINE20314AZ
OtherAZ0153740AZ · Bcbs
Medicare OSCAR/certification030078AZ
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8HE877AZ · Part B
Medicaid419722AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Robert Freeman Branche Md. 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 ID345263372
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110208000529
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Branche reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Las Cruces Hb Medical Services LLC
320 mi
Emergency Medicine
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
Las Cruces, NM 88011
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 238 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598446171 (575) 556-7455

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.

Mountain View Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Cruces, NM
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number320085
Location4311 East Lohman AvenueLas Cruces, NM 88011 · Dona Ana County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

WENDY RAZO
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 263-1200
THOMAS RYAN HALL RN
Registered Nurse
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 263-1200
DR. UMAR IQBAL M.D.
Family Medicine
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 263-1200
SHARLA LOUISE WYATT RN
Registered Nurse
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 263-1200
KATELYN WENTWORTH PELTIER PHARMD
Pharmacist
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 263-1200
LAURA MOLANDER
Pharmacist
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 263-1200
DR. ADEL M SALAMA M.D.
Internal Medicine
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 263-1200
ANCITA BIGMAN RN
Registered Nurse
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 263-1511

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 Robert Branche's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Branche is 1184712192. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Robert Branche located?

Robert Branche practices at 4212 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 263-1511.

What is Robert Branche's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Robert Branche enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Branche 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 organization bills Medicare for Robert Branche's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Branche reassigns Medicare benefits to Las Cruces Hb Medical Services LLC (Las Cruces, NM). The 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 Robert Branche's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Branche accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Robert Branche 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 Robert Branche affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Branche is affiliated with Mountain View Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Branche was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.