MICHAEL BRASHEAR P.A
NPI 1225266158
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Active since June 30, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2972 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 431-4955(828) 431-4959 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Michael Brashear P.a NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHAEL BRASHEAR P.A (NPI 1225266158) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (102361) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225266158
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL BRASHEARCredential: P.A
Location Address2972 N CENTER STHickory, NC 28601-1159
Mailing Address2972 N Center StHickory, NC 28601-1159 · (828) 431-4955 · Fax (828) 431-4959
Fax(828) 431-4959
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2023
NPI 1225266158 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in NC · 102361
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License NC102361 (NC)
2972 N CENTER ST, Hickory, NC 28601

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Brashear P.a is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3870714744
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141016002842
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
54 services52 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
41 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
2972 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, NC 28601
Physician Assistant
2972 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, NC 28601
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
2972 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, NC 28601
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
2972 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, NC 28601
Internal Medicine
2972 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, NC 28601

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Brashear's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Brashear is 1225266158. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2009.

Where is Michael Brashear located?

Michael Brashear practices at 2972 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 431-4955.

What is Michael Brashear's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Michael Brashear enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Brashear is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Michael Brashear accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Michael Brashear as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Michael Brashear affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Brashear is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Brashear was last updated on July 18, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.