Alfred Earwood, MD
NPI 1699760959 · Family Medicine Physician · Banner Elk, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alfred Earwood, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Banner Elk, NC (NPI 1699760959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699760959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 33815 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
703 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 301 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 170 | $87 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 69 | $14 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 48 | $10 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 26 | $2 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 22 | $125 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 155 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 416 | 96 |
| Gabapentin | 363 | 63 |
| Losartan Potassium | 323 | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 317 | 85 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 308 | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 300 | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69 across 4 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
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2011-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alfred Earwood's NPI number?
- Alfred Earwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699760959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alfred Earwood's specialty?
- Alfred Earwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alfred Earwood located?
- Alfred Earwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 150 Park Ave, Banner Elk, NC 28604-6604.
- What is Alfred Earwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alfred Earwood is (828) 898-5177.
- Does Alfred Earwood accept Medicare?
- Alfred Earwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alfred Earwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Alfred Earwood's NPI (1699760959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.