Physician Profile
Philip J Branson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Branson
Philip J Branson, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Princeton, WV. Philip is a 1987 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Philip is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Philip cared for 2,679 Medicare patients across 6,169 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (304) 487-2297
- Email not available
Practice Locations
311 COURTHOUSE RD
Princeton, WV 24740
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,169 services · 2,679 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
571 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
58 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
29 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
24 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
21 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
20 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
19 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
14 |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
364 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
349 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Branson?
Dr. Branson is an orthopedic surgeon in Princeton, WV. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Branson's address?
Dr. Branson is listed at 311 COURTHOUSE RD, Princeton, WV 24740. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Branson?
The number on file is (304) 487-2297. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Branson's NPI number?
Dr. Branson's National Provider Identifier is 1194820100. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Branson train?
Dr. Branson attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Branson been practicing?
Dr. Branson has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Branson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Branson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of both knees while standing and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Branson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Branson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.