John O'Connell, PA-C
NPI 1689996449 · Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John O'Connell, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1689996449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689996449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
764 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 259 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 181 | $88 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 83 | $2 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 52 | $26 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected0241U | 41 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 108 | 105 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 96 | 95 |
| Methylprednisolone | 93 | 92 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 82 | 77 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 80 | 77 |
| Mupirocin | 64 | 54 |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-02-22
- Last updated
- 2024-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is John O'Connell's NPI number?
- John O'Connell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689996449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John O'Connell's specialty?
- John O'Connell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John O'Connell located?
- John O'Connell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-2702.
- What is John O'Connell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John O'Connell is (828) 252-4878.
- Does John O'Connell accept Medicare?
- John O'Connell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John O'Connell's NPI active?
- Yes — John O'Connell's NPI (1689996449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.