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DR. LAUREN BRANCHE-JAMES MD
NPI 1326509357
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Lauren Branche-james's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Branche-james is 1326509357. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2019. The provider is also known as Dr. Lauren Branche MD.

Q: What is Lauren Branche-james's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Active since March 31, 2019PECOS Enrolled

89.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227(412) 942-1085(412) 942-0855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2026, Aug 10, 2026, Jul 17, 2026 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Dr. Lauren Branche-james Md NPPES

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

DR. LAUREN BRANCHE-JAMES MD (NPI 1326509357) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD496559) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326509357

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LAUREN BRANCHE-JAMESCredential: MD

Location Address147 TOWNE SQUARE WAYPittsburgh, PA 15227-3259

Mailing Address147 Towne Square WayPittsburgh, PA 15227-3259 · (412) 942-1085 · Fax (412) 942-0855

Phone(412) 942-1085

Fax(412) 942-0855

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026

✔ NPI 1326509357 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD496559✔ Licensed in MD · D0098724

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Lauren Branche Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1555 N Duke StLancaster, PA 17602-2250 · Phone (717) 291-1016

Location 21203 Langhorne Newtown Rd, Ste 336Langhorne, PA 19047-1209 · Phone (215) 322-5042 · Fax (215) 322-5043

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid883441500MD

Medicaid6D3441MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Lauren Branche-james Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6002146487

PECOS Enrollment IDI20241105000113

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15227 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.64/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

96.8

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

68.66

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

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