Patrick Vanmeter, PA-C
NPI 1467471060 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Vanmeter, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1467471060).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467471060
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0003871 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
183 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 93 | $139 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 56 | $96 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 34 | $169 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$169 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 36 |
| Methocarbamol | 33 | 33 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 28 | 28 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 21 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 21 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 16 | 16 |
| Cefdinir | 15 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2013-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Vanmeter's NPI number?
- Patrick Vanmeter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467471060, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Vanmeter's specialty?
- Patrick Vanmeter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patrick Vanmeter located?
- Patrick Vanmeter's practice location on file with NPPES is 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602-9617.
- What is Patrick Vanmeter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Vanmeter is (828) 326-3850.
- Does Patrick Vanmeter accept Medicare?
- Patrick Vanmeter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Vanmeter's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Vanmeter's NPI (1467471060) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.