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Active NPI 1003263559 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Gussie Bell Branch , OD

Optometrist • Albertville, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gussie Branch, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Albertville, AL. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2016, Dr. Branch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 S HAMBRICK ST.

Dr. Branch is affiliated with Eyes On Albertville, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

200 S Hambrick St

Albertville, AL 359501624

Telephone 2568783024
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eyes On Albertville, Llc Facility NPI 1235664285

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Albertville, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Albertville, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Branch (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Albertville Specialty Average (19.5 Years) 19.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
112 106 $135.00 $116.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
103 79 $95.00 $82.35
92250 Photography of the retina
103 103 $100.00 $33.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
29 28 $100.00 $30.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
26 26 $95.00 $56.14
92134 Imaging of retina
25 24 $100.00 $36.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
24 24 $175.00 $151.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
23 16 $223.91 $96.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-08
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-D63-TA-A44

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-D63

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eyes On Albertville, Llc

200 S Hambrick St, Albertville, AL 359501624

Phone: 2568783024

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1164410387

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1871014969

Doctor of Optometry

Alex Honea

Optometrist

NPI 1972430189

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2026

Registered at 200 S HAMBRICK ST, ALBERTVILLE, AL 359501624 (Tel: 2568783024)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 860, ALBERTVILLE, AL 359500013 (Tel: 2562766738)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2026

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active August 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2016

Registered at 1160 EBELL RD, ONEONTA, AL 351214631 (Tel: 2562766738)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2016

Registered at 1160 EBELL RD, ONEONTA, AL 351214631 (Tel: 2562766738)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 10, 2016

Recorded as GUSSIE BRANCH, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2016

Optometrist (License #S-D63-TA-A44 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 14, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003263559
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 14, 2016
Last Update: January 08, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 860

Albertville, AL 359500013

Phone: 2562766738

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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