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MEREDITH MELISSA FRANCE PA-C
NPI 1245662774
Physician Assistant in North Wilkesboro, NC

Active since August 07, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1370 W D ST, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659(336) 651-8294(336) 651-8100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2025, Jan 8, 2023, Apr 1, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

About Meredith Melissa France Pa-c NPPES

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

MEREDITH MELISSA FRANCE PA-C (NPI 1245662774) is an individual physician assistant in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-07285) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245662774
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMEREDITH MELISSA FRANCECredential: PA-C
Location Address1370 W D STNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3506
Mailing Address2001 Vail Ave Ste 360Charlotte, NC 28207-1222
Phone(336) 651-8294
Fax(336) 651-8100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1245662774 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 · 0010-07285
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 1762 (WV)
1370 W D ST, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12001 Vail Ave Ste 360Charlotte, NC 28207-1222 · Phone (704) 304-5000
Location 2800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791-3410 · Phone (828) 696-1000

Other Identifiers 1

OtherNCY161BNC · Medicare Ptan

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Meredith Melissa France Pa-c 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 ID5294963187
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170816001992
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
228 services135 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
190 services116 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
152 services148 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
47 services46 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

High Point Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · High Point, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340004
Location601 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27261 · Guilford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340023
Location100 Hospital DriveHendersonville, NC 28792 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28659 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 20

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

WILLIAM ARNOLD STELLAR MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Wilkes County (336) 651-8100
JEFFREY WAREN HINSHAW PAC
Physician Assistant
1370 W D ST
N WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Wilkes County (336) 716-2255
MARY JANE LEWIS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1370 W D ST
N WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Wilkes County (336) 651-8100
DR. WHITNEY MARIE PLUNKETT M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Wilkes County (336) 716-2255
DR. ALICE MARIE HORRELL DO
Emergency Medicine
1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Wilkes County (336) 716-2255
DENNIS KIMBLETON MD
Emergency Medicine
1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Wilkes County (336) 651-8100
MR. WUN CHI AUGUSTIN D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Wilkes County (336) 716-2255
MR. JOSHUA ISAAC TROYER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1370 W D ST
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Wilkes County (336) 651-8100

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 Meredith France's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meredith France is 1245662774. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2013.

Where is Meredith France located?

Meredith France practices at 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The listed phone number is (336) 651-8294.

What is Meredith France's specialty?

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

Is Meredith France enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meredith France 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.

Is Meredith France affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Meredith France is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System, Adventhealth Hendersonville and Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meredith France was last updated on December 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.