Michael Brashear, P.A
NPI 1225266158 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Brashear, P.A is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1225266158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225266158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- NC102361 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
95 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 54 | $96 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 41 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$139 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 41 | 41 |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 24 |
| Dexamethasone | 15 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 13 |
| Meloxicam | 12 | 12 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 11 | 11 |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-30
- Last updated
- 2023-07-18
- Certified
- 2023-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Brashear's NPI number?
- Michael Brashear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225266158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Brashear's specialty?
- Michael Brashear is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Brashear located?
- Michael Brashear's practice location on file with NPPES is 2972 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601-1159.
- What is Michael Brashear's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Brashear is (828) 431-4955.
- Does Michael Brashear accept Medicare?
- Michael Brashear is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Brashear's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Brashear's NPI (1225266158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.