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CANDACE N BRANCH FNP-C
NPI 1831791425
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Ronda, NC

Active since November 10, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3369 CLINGMAN RD, RONDA, NC 28670(336) 984-3003(336) 835-6521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 23, 2022, Nov 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Candace N Branch Fnp-c NPPES

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

CANDACE N BRANCH FNP-C (NPI 1831791425) is an individual family provider in Ronda, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (F11200089) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831791425
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCANDACE N BRANCHCredential: FNP-C
Location Address3369 CLINGMAN RDRonda, NC 28670-8708
Mailing Address180 Parkwood DrElkin, NC 28621-2430 · (336) 527-7000
Phone(336) 984-3003
Fax(336) 835-6521
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 23, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1831791425 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · F11200089
3369 CLINGMAN RD, Ronda, NC 28670
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee 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

Candace N Branch Fnp-c 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 ID6901212737
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210303000243, I20240703003376
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Candace Branch reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Same address
Family Medicine
3369 CLINGMAN RD
Ronda, NC 28670
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and Virginia enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1134372477 (Virginia)
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447373063 (336) 984-3003
Wake Forest Health Network LLC
5.9 mi
Family Medicine
4000 S SWAIM STREET EXT
Jonesville, NC 28642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 583 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023354156 (336) 835-6300

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 2

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.
61 services41 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340047
LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · North Wilkesboro, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340064
Location1370 West D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659 · Wilkes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Elkin, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340097
Location180 Parkwood DrElkin, NC 28621 · Surry County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28670 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 4

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

SAMANTHA RENEE GARRIS NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3369 CLINGMAN RD
RONDA, NC 28670
Wilkes County (336) 984-3003
ALEXANDER B SNYDER MD
Internal Medicine
3369 CLINGMAN RD
RONDA, NC 28670
Wilkes County (336) 984-3003
DR. NICHOLAS VERNON DO
Family Medicine
3369 CLINGMAN RD
RONDA, NC 28670
Wilkes County (336) 984-3003
HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.
Family Medicine
3369 CLINGMAN RD
RONDA, NC 28670
Wilkes County (336) 984-3003

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 Candace Branch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candace Branch is 1831791425. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2020.

Where is Candace Branch located?

Candace Branch practices at 3369 Clingman Rd, Ronda, NC 28670. The listed phone number is (336) 984-3003.

What is Candace Branch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Candace Branch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candace 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 organizations bill Medicare for Candace Branch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Candace Branch reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Ronda, NC) and Wake Forest Health Network LLC (Jonesville, 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 Candace Branch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Candace Branch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare and 2 other insurers list Candace 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 Candace Branch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Candace Branch is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Wilkes Regional Medical Center and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Candace Branch was last updated on May 23, 2022. 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.