Individual provider

Catherine Brainard, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Medicare enrolled

Catherine Brainard, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Tucson, AZ, registered under NPI 1912973744.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 5550 E HAMPTON ST, Tucson, AZ 85712. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
22023 AZ Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 22023 issued in AZ. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
PAC ID
7810185089

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Arizona I20110103001024 Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
Montana I20251103003927 Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (AZ, MT). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Obstetrics & Gynecology covers

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207V00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1912973744 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateFeb 23, 2006
Last updatedOct 9, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 5550 E HAMPTON ST
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 420-2260
Fax (520) 420-2261
Other identifiers 183640 · Medicaid (AZ)
This record was updated on Oct 9, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1912973744 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 9 1 2 9 7 3 7 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 2 2 9 7 6 7 8

Sum = 76 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1912973744?
NPI 1912973744 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Catherine Brainard, MD in Tucson, AZ. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician cover?
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
How do I contact Catherine Brainard, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (520) 420-2260, last updated Oct 9, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Catherine Brainard, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1912973744 a valid number?
Yes. 1912973744 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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