Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Craig Brammell, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1689838716
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950621323
(831) 458-5610
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 27, 2022
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AM0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #19729

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689838716. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
344
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$36,863
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 148 131 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 59 55 $83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 39 39 $101
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 33 33 $119
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 18 18 $76
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 18 18 $28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $153
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 14 14 $190

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Santa Cruz Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
334
Patients
100
Total drug cost
$25,781
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 33 26 $682
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 31 0 $1,827
Omeprazole Generic 31 16 $396
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 29 0 $723
Gabapentin Generic 28 16 $476
Olmesartan Medoxomil Generic 28 0 $374
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 27 13 $289
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 25 0 $19,352
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 22 0 $823
Losartan Potassium Generic 22 0 $356

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Craig Brammell's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Brammell practices Medical Physician Assistant in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Craig Brammell practice?
Dr. Craig Brammell practices at 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621323. Office phone: 8314585610.
What is Dr. Craig Brammell's NPI?
Dr. Craig Brammell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689838716, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Brammell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Brammell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Brammell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.