Edward Mcdowell, PA-C
NPI 1457352353 · Medical Physician Assistant · Mount Airy, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Mcdowell, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Mount Airy, NC (NPI 1457352353).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457352353
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 101127 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
405 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 164 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 153 | $71 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 88 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$71 (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 · 95 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,315 | 174 |
| Gabapentin | 368 | 85 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 177 | 38 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 163 | 41 |
| Pregabalin | 160 | 32 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 158 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$305 across 13 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)
- 505 Samaritans Ridge Ct Ste 100Elkin, NC 28621-2457Phone: (336) 258-2151
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2023-05-23
- Certified
- 2023-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Mcdowell's NPI number?
- Edward Mcdowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457352353, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Mcdowell's specialty?
- Edward Mcdowell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Edward Mcdowell located?
- Edward Mcdowell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 W Lebanon St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-2227.
- What is Edward Mcdowell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Mcdowell is (336) 648-8154.
- Does Edward Mcdowell accept Medicare?
- Edward Mcdowell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Mcdowell's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Mcdowell's NPI (1457352353) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.