Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Branca, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1700893252
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1940 Alcoa Hwy, Suite E-210
Knoxville, TN 379202244
(865) 524-7471
fax (865) 305-6563
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 5, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #29601
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700893252. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
229
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$29,209
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 72 | 46 | $112 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 35 | 17 | $201 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 33 | 32 | $164 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 23 | 20 | $119 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 22 | 18 | $75 | |
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 17 | 15 | $60 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15 | 13 | $84 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 12 | 11 | $168 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in Knoxville Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$671
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 4 | $315.26 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 4 | $100.62 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 3 | $73.90 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $35.67 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $34.92 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $25.81 | |
| Csl Behring | 1 | $20.00 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $18.08 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $17.20 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $15.32 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 1 | $14.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
79
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$49,765
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $17,121 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $12,968 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $889 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $18,558 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $230 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Branca's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Branca practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Paul Branca practice?
Dr. Paul Branca practices at 1940 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379202244. Office phone: 8655247471.
What is Dr. Paul Branca's NPI?
Dr. Paul Branca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700893252, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Branca accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Branca accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Branca commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.