Vern Metcalf, MD
NPI 1720081128 · Internal Medicine Physician · Nags Head, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vern Metcalf, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Nags Head, NC (NPI 1720081128).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720081128
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9900948 (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
21 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
2,314 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 | 1,290 | $126 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 321 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 173 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 158 | $178 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 134 | $4 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 154 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 688 | 203 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 619 | 164 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 413 | 133 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 381 | 116 |
| Alprazolam | 340 | 54 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 299 | 95 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$153 across 8 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
- 2005-05-31
- Last updated
- 2009-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vern Metcalf's NPI number?
- Vern Metcalf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720081128, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vern Metcalf's specialty?
- Vern Metcalf is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vern Metcalf located?
- Vern Metcalf's practice location on file with NPPES is 4810 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959-8504.
- What is Vern Metcalf's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vern Metcalf is (252) 449-7373.
- Does Vern Metcalf accept Medicare?
- Vern Metcalf is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vern Metcalf's NPI active?
- Yes — Vern Metcalf's NPI (1720081128) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.