Carin Minchew, PA-C
NPI 1922396068 · Surgical Physician Assistant · East Stroudsburg, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carin Minchew, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in East Stroudsburg, PA (NPI 1922396068).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922396068
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA054955 (PA)
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
14 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
216 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 79 | $87 |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, First Growth10005 | 54 | $58 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 49 | $84 |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, Each Additional Growth10006 | 18 | $40 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 16 | $24 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $24–$87 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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)
- 1200 S Cedar Crest BlvdAllentown, PA 18103-6202Phone: (610) 402-8080
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-11
- Last updated
- 2018-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carin Minchew's NPI number?
- Carin Minchew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922396068, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carin Minchew's specialty?
- Carin Minchew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carin Minchew located?
- Carin Minchew's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-3006.
- What is Carin Minchew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carin Minchew is (570) 426-2301.
- Does Carin Minchew accept Medicare?
- Carin Minchew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carin Minchew's NPI active?
- Yes — Carin Minchew's NPI (1922396068) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.