John Prahinski, MD
NPI 1003841008 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lynchburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Prahinski, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Lynchburg, VA (NPI 1003841008).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003841008
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101049791 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,722 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 691 | $88 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 487 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 301 | $123 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 209 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 156 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 1 View73501 | 134 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 157 | 63 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 129 | 62 |
| Tranexamic Acid | 85 | 78 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 73 | 27 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 69 | 43 |
| Celecoxib | 47 | 29 |
| Amoxicillin | 44 | 27 |
| Naproxen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$86 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2020-09-15
- Certified
- 2020-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Prahinski's NPI number?
- John Prahinski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003841008, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Prahinski's specialty?
- John Prahinski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Prahinski located?
- John Prahinski's practice location on file with NPPES is 2405 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-2184.
- What is John Prahinski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Prahinski is (434) 485-8500.
- Does John Prahinski accept Medicare?
- John Prahinski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Prahinski's NPI active?
- Yes — John Prahinski's NPI (1003841008) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.