Provider Profile
Richard J. Bransford
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Richard Bransford
Based in Seattle, WA, Richard J. Bransford is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Richard graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1996. Richard is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 189 services to 133 patients. The services billed most often include fusion of additional segment of spine, graft of donor bone to spine, and placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (206) 731-3462
- Email not available
Practice Locations
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 325 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98104
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
189 services · 133 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
78 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Graft of donor bone to spine | Procedure | 20931 |
24 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
21 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
17 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
16 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other orthopaedic surgery of the spines in Seattle 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 7
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard J. Bransford?
Richard J. Bransford is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Seattle, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Bransford's address?
Richard J. Bransford is listed at Harborview Medical Center 325 9Th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard J. Bransford?
The number on file is (206) 731-3462. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Richard J. Bransford?
Richard J. Bransford's National Provider Identifier is 1457431421. 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 Richard J. Bransford train?
Richard J. Bransford attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard J. Bransford have?
Richard J. Bransford has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard J. Bransford perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard J. Bransford performs procedures including fusion of additional segment of spine, graft of donor bone to spine and placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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