Mark Efird, PA
NPI 1609832591 · Physician Assistant · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Efird, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1609832591).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609832591
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 102009 (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
20 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 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 154 | 38 |
| Azithromycin | 137 | 111 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 129 | 39 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 129 | 29 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 124 | 33 |
| Omeprazole | 123 | 35 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 108 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,256 across 143 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
- 2006-04-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Efird's NPI number?
- Mark Efird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609832591, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Efird's specialty?
- Mark Efird is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Mark Efird located?
- Mark Efird's practice location on file with NPPES is 311 W 3rd Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052-4057.
- What is Mark Efird's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Efird is (704) 865-7096.
- Does Mark Efird accept Medicare?
- Mark Efird is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Efird's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Efird's NPI (1609832591) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.