MARGARET OWUSU AFARI PA-C
NPI 1275305674
Physician Assistant in Lima, OH

Active since October 27, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
830 W HIGH ST STE 307, LIMA, OH 45801(419) 996-4099(419) 995-4961 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2025, Oct 27, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Margaret Owusu Afari Pa-c NPPES

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

MARGARET OWUSU AFARI PA-C (NPI 1275305674) is an individual physician assistant in Lima, Ohio, licensed in District Of Columbia (PA200002281) and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metrohealth System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Cleveland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275305674
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMARGARET OWUSU AFARICredential: PA-C
Location Address830 W HIGH ST STE 307Lima, OH 45801-3979
Mailing Address399 Station 44 Pl Unit 14Painesville, OH 44077-2471 · (443) 210-0289
Fax(419) 995-4961
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2025
NPI 1275305674 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 DC · PA200002281
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 ListedNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMMTaxonomy 204D00000X · License 50.008496RX (OH)
830 W HIGH ST STE 307, Lima, OH 45801

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12500 Metrohealth DrCleveland, OH 44109-1900 · Phone (443) 210-0289

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

Margaret Owusu Afari 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 ID4880035401
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240514003129
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.

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.
35 services27 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Metrohealth System

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360059
Location2500 Metrohealth DriveCleveland, OH 44109 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lima, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360066
Location730 West Market StreetLima, OH 45801 · Allen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45801 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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 2

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

Neurological Surgery
830 W HIGH ST STE 307
LIMA, OH 45801
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
830 W HIGH ST STE 307
LIMA, OH 45801

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 Margaret Afari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Afari is 1275305674. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2023.

Where is Margaret Afari located?

Margaret Afari practices at 830 W High St Ste 307, Lima, OH 45801. The listed phone number is (419) 996-4099.

What is Margaret Afari's specialty?

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

Is Margaret Afari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret Afari 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 Margaret Afari accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 2 other insurers list Margaret Afari 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 Margaret Afari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Margaret Afari is affiliated with Metrohealth System and Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Margaret Afari was last updated on October 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.