Megha Karmalkar, PA
NPI 1851849988 · Physician Assistant · Holly Springs, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Megha Karmalkar, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Holly Springs, NC (NPI 1851849988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851849988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-06730 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
9 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
134 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 | 64 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $131 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 23 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 23 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$131 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 83 | 37 |
| Omeprazole | 48 | 21 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 35 | 11 |
| Famotidine | 25 | 11 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 21 | 20 |
| Sucralfate | 19 | — |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,325 across 71 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)
- 3840 Ed DrSuite 111Raleigh, NC 27612-8005Phone: (919) 571-3661Fax: (919) 571-3290
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-09-19
- Last updated
- 2022-02-08
- Certified
- 2022-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Megha Karmalkar's NPI number?
- Megha Karmalkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851849988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Megha Karmalkar's specialty?
- Megha Karmalkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Megha Karmalkar located?
- Megha Karmalkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 781 Avent Ferry Rd Ste 204, Holly Springs, NC 27540-7776.
- What is Megha Karmalkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Megha Karmalkar is (919) 791-2040.
- Does Megha Karmalkar accept Medicare?
- Megha Karmalkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Megha Karmalkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Megha Karmalkar's NPI (1851849988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.