John Mcelhinney
NPI 1710165550 · Physician Assistant · Southport, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Mcelhinney is a Physician Assistant provider in Southport, NC (NPI 1710165550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710165550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-03810 (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 tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
161 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 97 | $72 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 51 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 13 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$89 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 112 | 90 |
| Meloxicam | 97 | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 58 | 40 |
| Celecoxib | 43 | 19 |
| Calcipotriene | 36 | — |
| Piroxicam | 36 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 417b Vance StClinton, NC 28328-4001Phone: (910) 615-6949Fax: (910) 615-9761
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-04
- Last updated
- 2025-08-18
- Certified
- 2025-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Mcelhinney's NPI number?
- John Mcelhinney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710165550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Mcelhinney's specialty?
- John Mcelhinney is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Mcelhinney located?
- John Mcelhinney's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461-3038.
- What is John Mcelhinney's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Mcelhinney is (910) 332-3800.
- Does John Mcelhinney accept Medicare?
- John Mcelhinney is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Mcelhinney's NPI active?
- Yes — John Mcelhinney's NPI (1710165550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.