Margaret Krusch, PA
NPI 1326044165 · Physician Assistant · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Krusch, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1326044165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326044165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102802 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
487 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 | 277 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 186 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 24 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$113 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 164 | 45 |
| Hydroxyurea | 47 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 40 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 34 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 30 | — |
| Prednisone | 22 | — |
| Fluconazole | 21 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 1100 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5814Phone: (704) 355-4300
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 355-2000
- 201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150-3917Phone: (980) 487-3000
- 2301 US Highway 74 WWadesboro, NC 28170-7554Phone: (704) 994-4500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-27
- Last updated
- 2025-09-25
- Certified
- 2022-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Krusch's NPI number?
- Margaret Krusch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326044165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Krusch's specialty?
- Margaret Krusch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Margaret Krusch located?
- Margaret Krusch's practice location on file with NPPES is 136 Sparks Dr, Forest City, NC 28043-9021.
- What is Margaret Krusch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Krusch is (828) 288-6320.
- Does Margaret Krusch accept Medicare?
- Margaret Krusch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Krusch's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Krusch's NPI (1326044165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.