Mr Ruffin Chase Branch, PA-C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Franklinton, LA

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Mr Ruffin Chase Branch, PA-C is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Medical" in Franklinton, Louisiana. He graduated from nursing school in 2011 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Riverside Medical Center and his current practice location is 51704 Highway 438, Franklinton, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 848-9955.

Mr Ruffin Chase Branch is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number PA.200480) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1427332584.

Contact Information

Mr Ruffin Chase Branch, PA-C
51704 Highway 438,
Franklinton, LA 70438-7488
(985) 848-9955
(985) 848-9964

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMr Ruffin Chase Branch
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience15 Years
Location51704 Highway 438, Franklinton, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr Ruffin Chase Branch graduated from nursing school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427332584
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193992246
  • Enrollment ID: I20120113000084

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Ruffin Chase Branch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427332584NPI-NPPES
2180886MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical PA.200480 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pulse Home Health CareCovington, LAHome health agency
Elara CaringHammond, LAHome health agency
Riverside Medical CenterFranklinton, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Riverside Medical Center31734301969

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mr Ruffin Chase Branch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRiverside Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982767166
PECOS PAC ID: 3173430196
Enrollment ID: O20040407000623

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Mr Ruffin Chase Branch is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Ruffin Chase Branch, PA-C
1900 Main St,
Franklinton, LA 70438-3688

Ph: (985) 848-9955		Mr Ruffin Chase Branch, PA-C
51704 Highway 438,
Franklinton, LA 70438-7488

Ph: (985) 848-9955

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 51704 Highway 438, Franklinton, LA 70438
Phone: 985-848-9955    Fax: 985-848-9964

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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