Wade Marion, PA
NPI 1609821289 · Physician Assistant · Elkin, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wade Marion, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Elkin, NC (NPI 1609821289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609821289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102241 (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
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
96 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$80 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
| Amoxicillin | 30 | 29 |
| Cefdinir | 30 | 29 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 20 | 20 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 17 | 17 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 15 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$167 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
Additional practice locations (6)
- 2640 Highway 105 Ste 102Boone, NC 28607-7828Phone: (828) 322-2050Fax: (828) 345-0522
- 2424 Century Pl SeHickory, NC 28602-4031Phone: (828) 322-2050Fax: (828) 345-0522
- 2415 Century Pl Se Ste BHickory, NC 28602-4031Phone: (828) 322-2050Fax: (828) 322-2050
- 2060 Hickory Blvd SwLenoir, NC 28645-6459Phone: (828) 322-2050Fax: (828) 345-0522
- 2311 E Main StLincolnton, NC 28092-4103Phone: (828) 322-2050Fax: (828) 345-0522
- 48 Boone TrlNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3515Phone: (828) 322-2050Fax: (828) 345-0522
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2026-02-13
- Certified
- 2026-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wade Marion's NPI number?
- Wade Marion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609821289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wade Marion's specialty?
- Wade Marion is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Wade Marion located?
- Wade Marion's practice location on file with NPPES is 180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621-2430.
- What is Wade Marion's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wade Marion is (336) 527-7217.
- Does Wade Marion accept Medicare?
- Wade Marion is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wade Marion's NPI active?
- Yes — Wade Marion's NPI (1609821289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.