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DR. LIONEL ANDREW BRANCH JR. M.D.
NPI 1619929080
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in New Orleans, LA

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1400 POYDRAS STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 258-1086(225) 644-4909 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Lionel Andrew Branch Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LIONEL ANDREW BRANCH JR. M.D. (NPI 1619929080) is an individual neurology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (023313) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619929080
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. LIONEL ANDREW BRANCH JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address1400 POYDRAS STREETNew Orleans, LA 70112
Mailing Address1542 Tulane Ave Rm 763New Orleans, LA 70112 · (504) 568-4080 · Fax (225) 644-4909
Phone(504) 258-1086
Fax(225) 644-4909
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 2013
✔ NPI 1619929080 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 023313
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Vascular NeurologyTaxonomy 2084V0102X · License 023313 (LA)
1400 POYDRAS STREET, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINH24979LA
Medicare UPINH24979
Medicaid1498831LA
Medicare PIN5H691

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lionel Andrew Branch Jr. M.d. 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 ID7911915012
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060331000249
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
15 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

88.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.23

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1400 POYDRAS STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 903-1991
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1400 POYDRAS STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 903-1991

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 Lionel Branch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lionel Branch is 1619929080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Lionel Branch located?

Lionel Branch practices at 1400 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 258-1086.

What is Lionel Branch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Lionel Branch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lionel Branch 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 Lionel Branch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Lionel Branch 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 Lionel Branch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lionel Branch is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lionel Branch was last updated on June 11, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.