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CANDICE BRANCH MD, MPH
NPI 1891120697
Internal Medicine in Escondido, CA

Active since September 11, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
625 E GRAND AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025(760) 745-1551(760) 745-9240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Candice Branch Md, Mph NPPES

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

CANDICE BRANCH MD, MPH (NPI 1891120697) is an individual internal medicine provider in Escondido, California, licensed in California (A127587) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891120697
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCANDICE BRANCHCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address625 E GRAND AVEEscondido, CA 92025-4402
Mailing Address625 E Grand AveEscondido, CA 92025-4402 · (760) 745-1551 · Fax (760) 745-9240
Phone(760) 745-1551
Fax(760) 745-9240
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1891120697 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A127587
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
625 E GRAND AVE, Escondido, CA 92025
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Candice Branch Md, Mph 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 ID1850512377
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141027002553
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Candice Branch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southern California Permanente Medical Group
23 mi
Health Maintenance Organization
4647 ZION AVE
San Diego, CA 92120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225060742 (619) 528-5000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92025 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

MAURA DULSKI R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
625 E GRAND AVE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 745-1551
JOHN LILLEY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
625 E GRAND AVE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 745-1551
KAREN L LONG R.N., A.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
625 E GRAND AVE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 745-1551
PALOMAR MEDICAL GROUP, INC
Internal Medicine
625 E GRAND AVE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 745-1551

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 Candice Branch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candice Branch is 1891120697. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2013.

Where is Candice Branch located?

Candice Branch practices at 625 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025. The listed phone number is (760) 745-1551.

What is Candice Branch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Candice Branch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candice 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 Candice Branch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Candice Branch reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (San Diego, CA). 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 Candice Branch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Candice Branch was last updated on December 1, 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.