Michael Prafka, PA-C
NPI 1245667575 · Physician Assistant · Cary, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Prafka, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Cary, NC (NPI 1245667575).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245667575
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-04535 (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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
198 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 87 | $72 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 17 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$103 (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 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 183 | 54 |
| Lisinopril | 83 | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 80 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 75 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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 (2)
- 2417 Atrium Dr Ste 150Raleigh, NC 27607-6673Phone: (919) 791-2040
- 3050 Duraleigh Rd Ste 111Raleigh, NC 27612-5451Phone: (984) 215-6990
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-10-01
- Last updated
- 2024-11-21
- Certified
- 2024-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Prafka's NPI number?
- Michael Prafka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245667575, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Prafka's specialty?
- Michael Prafka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Prafka located?
- Michael Prafka's practice location on file with NPPES is 6715 Mccrimmon Pkwy Ste 300, Cary, NC 27519-1916.
- What is Michael Prafka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Prafka is (919) 481-4997.
- Does Michael Prafka accept Medicare?
- Michael Prafka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Prafka's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Prafka's NPI (1245667575) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.