David Brightwell, PA-C
NPI 1538485941 · Physician Assistant · Melbourne, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Brightwell, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Melbourne, AR (NPI 1538485941).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538485941
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA-407 (AR)
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
16 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
122 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 37 | $10 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 23 | $2 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 23 | $6 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 22 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 17 | $20 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$69 (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 · 153 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 432 | 78 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 277 | 45 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 261 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 231 | 42 |
| Gabapentin | 208 | 42 |
| Meloxicam | 176 | 34 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 173 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 3 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
- 2010-04-09
- Last updated
- 2017-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Brightwell's NPI number?
- David Brightwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538485941, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Brightwell's specialty?
- David Brightwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Brightwell located?
- David Brightwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 54 Tate Springs Rd, Melbourne, AR 72556-8633.
- What is David Brightwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Brightwell is (870) 368-5030.
- Does David Brightwell accept Medicare?
- David Brightwell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Brightwell's NPI active?
- Yes — David Brightwell's NPI (1538485941) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.