Dr. Charles Branch
Neurological Surgery · Winston Salem, NC
CMS Profile ID: 173142 · NPI: 1821078403
F
Payment Grade
High payments ($100,000+). This grade reflects disclosed general payments in CMS Open Payments program year 2024 only.
Total Disclosed Payments
$499,568
Number of Payments
22
Transparency Score
1/5
Payments by Type
| Payment Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty or License | $474,710 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $15,910 |
| Consulting Fee | $6,583 |
| Travel and Lodging | $1,846 |
| Food and Beverage | $518 |
Top Paying Companies
| Manufacturer / GPO | Amount |
|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | $496,068 |
| Alphatec Spine, Inc | $3,500 |
Top contributing companies shown; smaller payers may be omitted.
These totals are computed from the official CMS Open Payments program-year 2024 general-payment
file. To see the full, authoritative record for this provider — including research payments and
line-item detail — look them up by name or NPI on the
official CMS Open Payments portal.
What should I ask my doctor?
- Are you a paid speaker or consultant for any pharmaceutical or device company?
- Do any of your prescribing choices reflect relationships with industry?
- Is there an equivalent generic or alternative treatment?