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MORGAN HEMPHILL BRINKMAN PA-C
NPI 1285225706
Physician Assistant in Boone, NC

Active since January 27, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
870 STATE FARM RD STE 102, BOONE, NC 28607(828) 264-0029 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2022, Feb 25, 2022, Jan 27, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Morgan Hemphill Brinkman Pa-c NPPES

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

MORGAN HEMPHILL BRINKMAN PA-C (NPI 1285225706) is an individual physician assistant in Boone, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-11933) and active in the NPI registry since January 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Marion.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285225706
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMORGAN HEMPHILL BRINKMANCredential: PA-C
Location Address870 STATE FARM RD STE 102Boone, NC 28607-4862
Mailing Address244 Somerset DrBoone, NC 28607-6573 · (828) 460-1741
Phone(828) 264-0029
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1285225706 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-11933
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.
870 STATE FARM RD STE 102, Boone, NC 28607
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1687 Mud Cut LoopMarion, NC 28752 · Phone (828) 460-1741

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.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

Morgan Hemphill Brinkman 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 ID5092192153
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220512000168
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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
156 services110 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
135 services103 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
62 services62 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Watauga Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boone, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340051
Location336 Deerfield RoadBoone, NC 28607 · Watauga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340116
Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Linville, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341323
Location434 Hospital DriveLinville, NC 28646 · Avery County
Emergency services

Ashe Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Jefferson, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341325
Location200 Hospital AveJefferson, NC 28640 · Ashe County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28607 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality83.24
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

OLIVIA WILLIAMS WILKINS PA-C
Physician Assistant
870 STATE FARM RD STE 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Watauga County (828) 264-0029
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
870 STATE FARM RD STE 102
BOONE, NC 28607
Watauga County (828) 264-0029

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 Morgan Brinkman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Morgan Brinkman is 1285225706. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2021.

Where is Morgan Brinkman located?

Morgan Brinkman practices at 870 State Farm Rd Ste 102, Boone, NC 28607. The listed phone number is (828) 264-0029.

What is Morgan Brinkman's specialty?

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

Is Morgan Brinkman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Morgan Brinkman 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 Morgan Brinkman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Morgan Brinkman 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 Morgan Brinkman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Morgan Brinkman is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital and Ashe Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Morgan Brinkman was last updated on September 13, 2022. 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.