Carla S. Branch, M.D.
Carla S. Branch is a Family Medicine specialist based in Statesboro, GA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carla S. Branch, M.D. has been part of the Statesboro medical community since 2005 in group practice. A Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine graduate since 1986, she brings 40+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 109dNPPES updated 2026-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
658 Northside Dr E Ste a, Statesboro, GA 30458-4828
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.64/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.26%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
3.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.7%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
340
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
879
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,248
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.47M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
85 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carla S. Branch's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Board certified · Feb 2, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Carla S. Branch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carla S. Branch for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Statesboro required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carla S. Branch
Dr. Branch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Statesboro, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (912) 764-9684.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carla S. Branch
Practice Location
658 Northside Dr E Ste a, Statesboro, GA 30458-4828
Mailing Address
658 Northside Dr E Ste a, Statesboro, GA 30458-4828
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