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ALEXEY BRANIKHIN MD
NPI 1316721699
Internal Medicine in Waterloo, IA

Active since August 21, 2023PECOS Enrolled
3421 W 9TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 50702(319) 272-8349(319) 272-8355 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Aug 21, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Alexey Branikhin Md NPPES

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

ALEXEY BRANIKHIN MD (NPI 1316721699) is an individual internal medicine provider in Waterloo, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-56243) and active in the NPI registry since August 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Cedar Falls, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316721699
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXEY BRANIKHINCredential: MD
Location Address3421 W 9TH STWaterloo, IA 50702-5401
Mailing Address3421 W 9th StWaterloo, IA 50702-5401 · (319) 272-7304 · Fax (319) 272-7318
Phone(319) 272-8349
Fax(319) 272-8355
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1316721699 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-56243
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD-56243 (IA)
3421 W 9TH ST, Waterloo, IA 50702
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1515 College StCedar Falls, IA 50613-2500 · Phone (319) 268-3000 · Fax (319) 272-8355

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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 (PECOS)

Alexey Branikhin Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1153888789
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260804002506
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 Alexey Branikhin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Covenant Medical Center Inc
Same address
Emergency Medicine
3421 W 9TH ST
Waterloo, IA 50702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 271 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528009545 (319) 272-7600

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50702 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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 20

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

PAUL FRANKE M.D.
Internal Medicine
3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Black Hawk County (319) 272-5655
DR. MICHELLE NICOLE KOMPARE MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Black Hawk County (319) 272-8000
MARCIA A RELLIHAN D.O.
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
3421 W 9TH ST, SUITE G4500
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Black Hawk County (319) 233-8865
KRISTA RAE MILLER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Black Hawk County (319) 272-8000
MARY A STEFFENSMEIER
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Sports Dietetics)
3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Black Hawk County (319) 272-5859
KEVIN J DIRKSEN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Black Hawk County (757) 561-4487
DR. RACHELLE ALEXANDRA MAKINDE MD
Anesthesiology
3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Black Hawk County (319) 272-5000
LEVI EDWARD ANDREWS DPM
Podiatrist
3421 W 9TH ST
WATERLOO, IA 50702
Black Hawk County (319) 272-2112

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 Alexey Branikhin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexey Branikhin is 1316721699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2023.

Where is Alexey Branikhin located?

Alexey Branikhin practices at 3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702. The listed phone number is (319) 272-8349.

What is Alexey Branikhin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alexey Branikhin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexey Branikhin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alexey Branikhin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexey Branikhin reassigns Medicare benefits to Covenant Medical Center Inc (Waterloo, IA). 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 Alexey Branikhin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexey Branikhin accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Alexey Branikhin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexey Branikhin was last updated on July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.