Virginia Secrest, PA-C
NPI 1275387441 · Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Virginia Secrest, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1275387441).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275387441
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-14171 (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
2 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
433 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 135 | $2 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 73 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $133 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 53 | 43 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 36 | 34 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 34 | 22 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 26 | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 16 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 12 |
| Estradiol | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$412 across 17 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
- 2024-04-15
- Last updated
- 2024-04-15
- Certified
- 2024-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virginia Secrest's NPI number?
- Virginia Secrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275387441, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Virginia Secrest's specialty?
- Virginia Secrest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Virginia Secrest located?
- Virginia Secrest's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Doctors Park, Asheville, NC 28801-4500.
- What is Virginia Secrest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Virginia Secrest is (828) 253-5314.
- Does Virginia Secrest accept Medicare?
- Virginia Secrest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Virginia Secrest's NPI active?
- Yes — Virginia Secrest's NPI (1275387441) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.