Caitlin Mckaraher, PA-C
NPI 1578134953 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caitlin Mckaraher, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1578134953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578134953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-11357 (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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 26 |
| Clonazepam | 24 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 21 |
| Alprazolam | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 14 |
| Mirtazapine | 14 |
| Aripiprazole | 13 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 12 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,714 across 176 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
- 2021-07-07
- Last updated
- 2026-02-22
- Certified
- 2026-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caitlin Mckaraher's NPI number?
- Caitlin Mckaraher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578134953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caitlin Mckaraher's specialty?
- Caitlin Mckaraher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Caitlin Mckaraher located?
- Caitlin Mckaraher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1410 4th Street Dr Nw Ste 102, Hickory, NC 28601-2573.
- What is Caitlin Mckaraher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caitlin Mckaraher is (828) 784-0195.
- Does Caitlin Mckaraher accept Medicare?
- Caitlin Mckaraher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caitlin Mckaraher's NPI active?
- Yes — Caitlin Mckaraher's NPI (1578134953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.