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

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: November 01, 2026.

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

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 11203 Langhorne Newtown Rd, Ste 336Langhorne, PA 19047-1209 · Phone (215) 322-5042 · Fax (215) 322-5043
Location 2555 N Duke StLancaster, PA 17602-2250 · Phone (717) 291-1016

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid883441500MD
Medicaid6D3441MD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.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)

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Lauren Branche-james reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obhg Maryland PC
152 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
400 W 7TH ST
Frederick, MD 21701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184480097 (864) 908-3530
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group
248 mi
Family Medicine
1001 BALTIMORE PIKE STE 109
Springfield, PA 19064
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 646 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740704667 (610) 690-1776
Dhp Of Pennsylvania PC
272 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
100 E CARROLL ST
Salisbury, MD 21801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427313717 (410) 543-7095
Granville Health System
289 mi
Anesthesiology
1010 COLLEGE ST
Oxford, NC 27565
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 91 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093974404 (919) 690-3000

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 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
Quality96.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.66

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

PRAISE AUGUSTUS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Allegheny County (412) 942-1085
MEGHAN ELIZABETH SIEGFRIED WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Allegheny County (412) 942-1085
KATHRYN SIMONS M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Allegheny County (412) 942-1085
CHRISTINA M LABELLA MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Allegheny County (412) 942-1085
JOAN M GREGORY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Allegheny County (412) 942-1085
DR. YANOUCHKA D NARCISSE M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Allegheny County (412) 942-1085
DR. ANDREA LYNN SKOMO D.O
Obstetrics & Gynecology
147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Allegheny County (412) 942-1085
KAREN A ROPERTI MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
147 TOWNE SQUARE WAY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Allegheny County (412) 942-1085

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 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.

Where is Lauren Branche-james located?

Lauren Branche-james practices at 147 Towne Square Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. The listed phone number is (412) 942-1085.

What is Lauren Branche-james's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Branche-james enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Branche-james is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lauren Branche-james's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Branche-james reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Obhg Maryland PC (Frederick, MD), Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group (Springfield, PA), Dhp Of Pennsylvania PC (Salisbury, MD) and Granville Health System (Oxford, NC). 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 Lauren Branche-james's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Branche-james accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Lauren Branche-james 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 Lauren Branche-james was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 32 days 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.