Carl Brinkman, DC, PA-C
NPI 1619934700 · Medical Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carl Brinkman, DC, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1619934700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619934700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DC, PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2854SC (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Chiropractic 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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,044 | 308 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 806 | 111 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 707 | 118 |
| Gabapentin | 578 | 111 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 531 | 81 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 463 | 99 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,199 across 52 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
- 2006-05-01
- Last updated
- 2013-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carl Brinkman's NPI number?
- Carl Brinkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619934700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carl Brinkman's specialty?
- Carl Brinkman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carl Brinkman located?
- Carl Brinkman's practice location on file with NPPES is 23 Turtle Creek Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-3152.
- What is Carl Brinkman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carl Brinkman is (828) 274-4555.
- Does Carl Brinkman accept Medicare?
- Carl Brinkman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carl Brinkman's NPI active?
- Yes — Carl Brinkman's NPI (1619934700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.