Pamela Skeels, FNP
NPI 1437518214 · Nurse Practitioner · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pamela Skeels, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1437518214).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437518214
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5008311 (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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
357 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 | 193 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 115 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 12 | $91 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Fecal Occult Blood Test, Immunoassay, 1-3 SimultaneousG0328 | 12 | $18 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $18–$137 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 1,107 | 261 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 714 | 185 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 207 | 66 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 81 | 17 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 43 | 12 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 39 | 11 |
| Sucralfate | 39 | 17 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 across 5 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 (2)
- 181 Daniel RdSte aForest City, NC 28043-7151Phone: (828) 287-9504
- 1010 E Dixon BlvdSte BShelby, NC 28152-6838Phone: (980) 487-2900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-02-22
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pamela Skeels's NPI number?
- Pamela Skeels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437518214, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pamela Skeels's specialty?
- Pamela Skeels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Pamela Skeels located?
- Pamela Skeels's practice location on file with NPPES is 181 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC 28043-7151.
- What is Pamela Skeels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pamela Skeels is (828) 286-9036.
- Does Pamela Skeels accept Medicare?
- Pamela Skeels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pamela Skeels's NPI active?
- Yes — Pamela Skeels's NPI (1437518214) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.