Julia Caroline Branch, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Julia Caroline Branch is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Cumming, GA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Julia Caroline Branch, NURSE PRACTITIONER has practiced nursing for 9+ years, working in group practice. With 9+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Cumming area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1800 Northside Forsyth Dr Ste 370, Cumming, GA 30041-8483
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202376.25/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.63%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
3.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better38.3%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-44.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
199
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
165
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
579
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.49M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24.8k received from industry
78 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Julia Caroline Branch's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.44 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 13, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Julia Caroline Branch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Julia Caroline Branch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Cumming 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 Julia Caroline Branch
Dr. Branch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cumming, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 889-9737.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Julia Caroline Branch
Practice Location
1800 Northside Forsyth Dr Ste 370, Cumming, GA 30041-8483
Mailing Address
1800 Northside Forsyth Dr Ste 370, Cumming, GA 30041-8483
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