Caroline Wells, PA-C
NPI 1689397531 · Physician Assistant · Fort Bragg, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Wells, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Fort Bragg, CA (NPI 1689397531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689397531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% 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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 31 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 27 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 24 | 11 |
| Estradiol | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 2 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
- 2022-09-26
- Last updated
- 2024-05-08
- Certified
- 2024-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Wells's NPI number?
- Caroline Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689397531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Wells's specialty?
- Caroline Wells is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Caroline Wells located?
- Caroline Wells's practice location on file with NPPES is 721 River Dr, Fort Bragg, CA 95437.
- What is Caroline Wells's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Wells is (707) 961-4631.
- Does Caroline Wells accept Medicare?
- Caroline Wells is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Wells's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Wells's NPI (1689397531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.