Quick answers
- Does Diane M. Brannigan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diane M. Brannigan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Diane M. Brannigan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 443 Original Medicare patients and 1,418 services for Diane M. Brannigan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Diane M. Brannigan's NPI number?
- 1679532485. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Diane M. Brannigan, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 443 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,418 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)442 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)409 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)244 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)98 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)73 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Diane M. Brannigan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 9th AveAltoona, PA 16602 (814) 941‑8811
- 1414 9th Ave, Blair Medical AssocsAltoona, PA 16602 (814) 946‑1655
- 152 Zeman DrEbensburg, PA 15931 (814) 471‑2233
- 350 Southmont BlvdJohnstown, PA 15905 (814) 536‑7045
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Diane M. Brannigan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.187 clinicians in the group
- Zitelli and Brodland PC26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Altoona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Altoona, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679532485 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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