Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ruffin C. Branch work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ruffin C. Branch at 1 hospital: Riverside Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ruffin C. Branch see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Franklinton, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ruffin C. Branch's specialty?
- Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
- Does Ruffin C. Branch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruffin C. Branch accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ruffin C. Branch?
- (985) 839-4431, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ruffin C. Branch's NPI number?
- 1427332584. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ruffin C. Branch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruffin C. Branch at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Riverside Medical CenterFranklinton, LA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 191313
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruffin C. Branch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1900 Main StFranklinton, LA 70438 (985) 839‑4431
- 806 Riverside Dr, Suite BFranklinton, LA 70438 (985) 839‑3555
- 809 Riverside DrFranklinton, LA 70438 (985) 795‑4208
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruffin C. Branch as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Riverside Medical Center8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427332584 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians