Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Branum, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Surgical Physician Assistant · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1518940584
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2001 Vail Ave, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 282071219
(704) 323-2000
Mailing address
4601 Park RD, Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 282093239

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 1, 2017
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #102360 · South Carolina #480

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518940584. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
43
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,192
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 31 31 $167
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 12 12 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Charlotte Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$203
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 3 $202.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$148
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$55

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Branum's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Branum practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Stephen Branum practice?
Dr. Stephen Branum practices at 2001 Vail Ave, Charlotte, NC 282071219. Office phone: 7043232000.
What is Dr. Stephen Branum's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Branum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518940584, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Branum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Branum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Branum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS 27447); Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (HCPCS 27130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.