Douglas Graudons, PA-C
NPI 1578535241 · Physician Assistant · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Graudons, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1578535241).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578535241
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-01685 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
583 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 141 | $105 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 120 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 81 | $74 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 70 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 47 | $137 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 100 | 60 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 84 | 48 |
| Celecoxib | 80 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 73 | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 72 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 43 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 47 |
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
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2020-03-09
- Certified
- 2020-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Graudons's NPI number?
- Douglas Graudons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578535241, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Graudons's specialty?
- Douglas Graudons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Douglas Graudons located?
- Douglas Graudons's practice location on file with NPPES is 870 Summit Crossing Pl, Gastonia, NC 28054-2192.
- What is Douglas Graudons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Graudons is (704) 867-2333.
- Does Douglas Graudons accept Medicare?
- Douglas Graudons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Graudons's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Graudons's NPI (1578535241) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.