Paul Sharpless, PA-C
NPI 1447660998 · Physician Assistant · Spring Lake, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Sharpless, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Spring Lake, NC (NPI 1447660998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447660998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-04992 (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 tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 220 | 80 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 203 | 82 |
| Omeprazole | 153 | 53 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 87 | 30 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 68 | 26 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 53 | 22 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 46 | 17 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,215 across 112 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 (1)
- 2041 Valleygate Dr Ste 101Fayetteville, NC 28304-3746Phone: (910) 223-7011Fax: (910) 323-3650
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-06
- Last updated
- 2026-05-04
- Certified
- 2026-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Sharpless's NPI number?
- Paul Sharpless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447660998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Sharpless's specialty?
- Paul Sharpless is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Sharpless located?
- Paul Sharpless's practice location on file with NPPES is 1022 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390-3316.
- What is Paul Sharpless's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Sharpless is (910) 495-7337.
- Does Paul Sharpless accept Medicare?
- Paul Sharpless is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Sharpless's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Sharpless's NPI (1447660998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.