Erica Sainio, PA
NPI 1356027890 · Physician Assistant · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erica Sainio, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1356027890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356027890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-13310 (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
3 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
982 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 | 414 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 214 | $101 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 66 | $2 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 61 | $3 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 34 | $6 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 32 | $21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 139 | 117 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 116 | 101 |
| Cephalexin | 94 | 89 |
| Azithromycin | 88 | 79 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 86 | 82 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 79 | 41 |
| Fluconazole | 75 | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3 across 3 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
- 2023-06-27
- Last updated
- 2025-09-25
- Certified
- 2023-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erica Sainio's NPI number?
- Erica Sainio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356027890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erica Sainio's specialty?
- Erica Sainio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Erica Sainio located?
- Erica Sainio's practice location on file with NPPES is 181 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC 28043-7151.
- What is Erica Sainio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erica Sainio is (828) 286-9036.
- Does Erica Sainio accept Medicare?
- Erica Sainio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erica Sainio's NPI active?
- Yes — Erica Sainio's NPI (1356027890) 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.