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JACK TOWER BRANSTON MD
NPI 1518464643
Emergency Medicine in Missoula, MT

Active since April 05, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.43/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 W BROADWAY ST, MISSOULA, MT 59802(406) 329-5635(406) 327-2160 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2021, Jun 28, 2021, Sep 12, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Jack Tower Branston Md NPPES

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

JACK TOWER BRANSTON MD (NPI 1518464643) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Missoula, Montana, licensed in Montana (MED-PHYS-LIC-96286) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Salt Lake City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518464643
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJACK TOWER BRANSTONCredential: MD
Location Address500 W BROADWAY STMissoula, MT 59802-4008
Mailing AddressPo Box 12Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0012 · (406) 329-5635
Phone(406) 329-5635
Fax(406) 327-2160
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2021
✔ NPI 1518464643 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · MED-PHYS-LIC-96286✔ Licensed in UT · 11420196-1205
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
500 W BROADWAY ST, Missoula, MT 59802
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 130 N 1900 E Rm 1C026Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001 · Phone (801) 581-2272

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jack Tower Branston 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 ID9537592852
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210422002086
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
421 services407 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
245 services237 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
99 services93 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St. Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number270014
Location500 W BroadwayMissoula, MT 59806 · Missoula County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59802 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.16 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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.

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.

85.43/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.98
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.45

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.

SIMONE MUSCO MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
500 W BROADWAY ST, STE 320
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Missoula County (406) 329-5615
PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES MT
General Acute Care Hospital
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Missoula County (406) 543-7271
JAMIE BELKOWSKI PHARMACIST
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Missoula County (406) 543-7271
DR. DESIREE NICOLE OWSLEY PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Missoula County (406) 327-1650
JEANNIE H SWAIN PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Missoula County (406) 329-5721
HEATHER HIGHTOWER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Missoula County (406) 728-2539
MR. CURTIS G WICKRE MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
500 W BROADWAY ST, 4TH FLOOR
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Missoula County (406) 327-1900
DR. TRAVIS OWEN ABICHT MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Missoula County (406) 329-5615

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 Jack Branston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jack Branston is 1518464643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2018.

Where is Jack Branston located?

Jack Branston practices at 500 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802. The listed phone number is (406) 329-5635.

What is Jack Branston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Jack Branston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jack Branston 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.

What insurance does Jack Branston accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana list Jack Branston 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 Jack Branston affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jack Branston is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jack Branston was last updated on November 11, 2021. 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.