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CHRISTOPHER BRANCKER
NPI 1679928576
Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since April 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, 5 WEST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 902-6762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher Brancker NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER BRANCKER (NPI 1679928576) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (R6348) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679928576
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER BRANCKER
Location Address2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, 5 WESTCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1833
Mailing Address2606 Hospital Blvd, 5 WestCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1833 · (361) 902-6762
Phone(361) 902-6762
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2018
✔ NPI 1679928576 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R6348
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Brancker 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 ID5395094510
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190719000743
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Brancker reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Guadalupe Emergency Medicine Associates, PA
38 mi
Emergency Medicine
2500 E MAIN ST
Alice, TX 78332
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114425220 (361) 661-8000
Concord Medical Group PLLC
479 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083630610 (888) 264-0330
Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC
479 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750790762 (888) 264-0330
Mves Austintown LLC
1,317 mi
Emergency Medicine
6252 MAHONING AVE
Austintown, OH 44515
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972555944 (844) 474-4019
Mves Boardman LLC
1,317 mi
Emergency Medicine
8401 MARKET ST
Youngstown, OH 44512
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205888237 (844) 474-4019
Mahoning Valley Emergency Specialists LLC
1,322 mi
Emergency Medicine
1044 BELMONT AVE
Youngstown, OH 44504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003869652 (844) 474-4019

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.
352 services327 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
120 services106 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.
74 services72 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.
54 services52 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Youngstown, OH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number360064
Location1044 Belmont AvenueYoungstown, OH 44501 · Mahoning County
Emergency services

Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boardman, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number360276
Location8401 Market StreetBoardman, OH 44512 · Mahoning County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78405 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

MICHAEL L SIMMONS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4000
DR. DAVID KEREK DO
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 985-1221
JOHN HERRICK D.O.
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4000
BEN A LEESON MD
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-MEMORIAL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4151
DR. KIMBERLY ANNE BARNES LEESON M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4151
DAVID P HUNT P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4000
DR. DAVID JOHNSON MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 985-1221
FRANCIS M PARKS & JAMES M SCHERER PTR
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 902-4000

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 Christopher Brancker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Brancker is 1679928576. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2016.

Where is Christopher Brancker located?

Christopher Brancker practices at 2606 Hospital Blvd 5 West, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The listed phone number is (361) 902-6762.

What is Christopher Brancker's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Brancker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Brancker 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Brancker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Brancker reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Guadalupe Emergency Medicine Associates, PA (Alice, TX), Concord Medical Group PLLC (Lubbock, TX), Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC (Lubbock, TX), Mves Austintown LLC (Austintown, OH), Mves Boardman LLC (Youngstown, OH) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Christopher Brancker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Brancker accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Christopher Brancker 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 Christopher Brancker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Brancker is affiliated with St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Brancker was last updated on September 18, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.