Donna Shuler, PA-C
NPI 1932617461 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donna Shuler, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1932617461).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932617461
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-13417 (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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,266 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 995 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 498 | $74 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 448 | $41 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 354 | $73 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 297 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 211 | 154 |
| Ketoconazole | 211 | 108 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 125 | 108 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 98 | 59 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 65 | 44 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 52 | 46 |
| Desonide | 40 | 33 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 40 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,204 across 108 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 (2)
- 7476 Waterside Loop RdDenver, NC 28037-7679Phone: (704) 601-4381Fax: (704) 822-5997
- 13539 Reese Blvd WHuntersville, NC 28078-7961Phone: (704) 892-4878Fax: (704) 892-7453
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-01-18
- Last updated
- 2026-02-10
- Certified
- 2026-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donna Shuler's NPI number?
- Donna Shuler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932617461, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donna Shuler's specialty?
- Donna Shuler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Donna Shuler located?
- Donna Shuler's practice location on file with NPPES is 1927 3rd Avenue Ln Se, Hickory, NC 28602-2960.
- What is Donna Shuler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donna Shuler is (828) 328-3500.
- Does Donna Shuler accept Medicare?
- Donna Shuler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donna Shuler's NPI active?
- Yes — Donna Shuler's NPI (1932617461) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.