Catherine Danford, PA
NPI 1356806038 · Physician Assistant · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Danford, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1356806038).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356806038
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0010-12813 (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
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
245 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 | 163 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 61 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$140 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 180 | 46 |
| Prednisone | 139 | 59 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 68 | 28 |
| Celecoxib | 45 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 41 | 13 |
| Leflunomide | 38 | 13 |
| Meloxicam | 33 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,315 across 93 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
- 2019-02-06
- Last updated
- 2024-09-24
- Certified
- 2024-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Danford's NPI number?
- Catherine Danford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356806038, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Danford's specialty?
- Catherine Danford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Catherine Danford located?
- Catherine Danford's practice location on file with NPPES is 10826 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262-7782.
- What is Catherine Danford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Danford is (704) 774-3044.
- Does Catherine Danford accept Medicare?
- Catherine Danford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Danford's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Danford's NPI (1356806038) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.