Paula Hunter, PA-C
NPI 1588695381 · Physician Assistant · Arden, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Hunter, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Arden, NC (NPI 1588695381).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588695381
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102232 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
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
430 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 | 129 | $79 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 75 | $7 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 69 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 63 | $60 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 61 | $7 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 159 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 94 | 31 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 87 | 30 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 82 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 80 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 65 | 21 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$659 across 6 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
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2022-09-21
- Certified
- 2022-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Hunter's NPI number?
- Paula Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588695381, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Hunter's specialty?
- Paula Hunter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Hunter located?
- Paula Hunter's practice location on file with NPPES is 15 Skyland Inn Dr, Arden, NC 28704-7714.
- What is Paula Hunter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Hunter is (828) 681-5327.
- Does Paula Hunter accept Medicare?
- Paula Hunter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Hunter's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Hunter's NPI (1588695381) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.