MR. JOSEPH A BRANCH LPC
NPI 1720007339
Counselor - Professional in Jonesboro, AR
About Mr. Joseph A Branch Lpc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MR. JOSEPH A BRANCH LPC (NPI 1720007339) is an individual professional provider in Jonesboro, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (P0506039) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2002).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted 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
Mr. Joseph A Branch Lpc 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Branch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
JONESBORO, AR 72401
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 Joseph Branch's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joseph Branch is 1720007339. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.
Where is Joseph Branch located?
Joseph Branch practices at 800 S Church St Ste 103, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The listed phone number is (870) 277-4357.
What is Joseph Branch's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.
Is Joseph Branch enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joseph 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Branch's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Branch reassigns Medicare benefits to Ar Nextstep Counseling Services, LLC (Jonesboro, AR). The 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 Joseph Branch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Joseph Branch accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Joseph 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joseph Branch was last updated on September 17, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Mr. Joseph A Branch, LPC · NPI 1720007339
Professional provider in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 18, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720007339 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 18, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Professional · taxonomy 101YP2500X
- **State license:** P0506039 (Arkansas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 800 S CHURCH ST STE 103, Jonesboro, AR 72401-4154
- **Phone:** (870) 277-4357 · **Fax:** (870) 292-3603
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** Ar Nextstep Counseling Services, LLC (NPI 1801436126, Jonesboro, AR), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 17, 2019
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 174488795 (AR); Other 5Y582 (AR); Other 5Y582 (AR)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720007339) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.