Hunter Hardaway, PA-C
NPI 1043876725 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hunter Hardaway, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1043876725).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043876725
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-09194 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
671 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 300 | $138 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 204 | $6 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 97 | $168 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 70 | $94 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$168 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 48 | 47 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 41 | 40 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 28 | 28 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 23 | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 21 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 18 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 14 | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 160 River Bend Dr Ste aGranite Falls, NC 28630-9371Phone: (828) 757-5042
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-17
- Last updated
- 2021-03-23
- Certified
- 2021-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hunter Hardaway's NPI number?
- Hunter Hardaway's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043876725, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hunter Hardaway's specialty?
- Hunter Hardaway is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Hunter Hardaway located?
- Hunter Hardaway's practice location on file with NPPES is 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601-5033.
- What is Hunter Hardaway's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hunter Hardaway is (828) 315-5000.
- Does Hunter Hardaway accept Medicare?
- Hunter Hardaway is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hunter Hardaway's NPI active?
- Yes — Hunter Hardaway's NPI (1043876725) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.