Megan Difurio, M.D.
NPI 1427030303 · Cytopathology Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Megan Difurio, M.D. is a Cytopathology Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1427030303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427030303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cytopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0056723 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,966 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 664 | $35 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 528 | $26 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 181 | $76 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 169 | $33 |
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 166 | $16 |
| Pap Test, Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate, Immediate, Each Additional Evaluation Episode88177 | 138 | $20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$667 across 21 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
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2013-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Megan Difurio's NPI number?
- Megan Difurio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427030303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Megan Difurio's specialty?
- Megan Difurio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cytopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Megan Difurio located?
- Megan Difurio's practice location on file with NPPES is Department of Pathology and Laboratory, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7525.
- What is Megan Difurio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Megan Difurio is (210) 394-7333.
- Does Megan Difurio accept Medicare?
- Megan Difurio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Megan Difurio's NPI active?
- Yes — Megan Difurio's NPI (1427030303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.