Richelle Pennington
NPI 1275096158 · Physician Assistant · Belmont, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richelle Pennington is a Physician Assistant provider in Belmont, NC (NPI 1275096158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275096158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 023671 (NY)
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 tenure25% of score
7 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
253 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 | 61 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 54 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $102 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 45 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 28 | $133 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 82 | 27 |
| Famotidine | 68 | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 51 | 29 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 32 | 15 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 19 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 17 | 11 |
| Naloxegol Oxalatebrand: Movantik | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,598 across 75 records (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
- 2019-04-09
- Last updated
- 2025-08-01
- Certified
- 2025-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richelle Pennington's NPI number?
- Richelle Pennington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275096158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richelle Pennington's specialty?
- Richelle Pennington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richelle Pennington located?
- Richelle Pennington's practice location on file with NPPES is 275 Beatty Dr, Belmont, NC 28012-2715.
- What is Richelle Pennington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richelle Pennington is (704) 822-2550.
- Does Richelle Pennington accept Medicare?
- Richelle Pennington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richelle Pennington's NPI active?
- Yes — Richelle Pennington's NPI (1275096158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.