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DAVID CRAIG SALTIN PA-C
NPI 1790884617
Physician Assistant in Bryson City, NC

Active since September 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99/100
CMS Quality Rating
45 PLATEAU ST, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713(828) 488-2155(828) 488-4039 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About David Craig Saltin Pa-c NPPES

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

DAVID CRAIG SALTIN PA-C (NPI 1790884617) is an individual physician assistant in Bryson City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-08955) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Austell.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790884617
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID CRAIG SALTINCredential: PA-C
Location Address45 PLATEAU STBryson City, NC 28713-4200
Mailing Address5665 New Northside Dr NwAtlanta, GA 30384 · (770) 874-5400
Phone(828) 488-2155
Fax(828) 488-4039
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 2019
✔ NPI 1790884617 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-08955✔ Licensed in GA · 003215
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.
45 PLATEAU ST, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Phone (770) 732-4000

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPENDINGGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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

David Craig Saltin 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 ID2567558547
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190730003488
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.

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.
85 services76 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.
69 services66 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
17 services15 patients
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 99316
Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Dlp Swain County Hospital LLC

Critical Access Hospitals · Bryson City, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341305
Location45 Plateau StreetBryson City, NC 28713 · Swain County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28713 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.

99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.06
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
40%20 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC.
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
45 PLATEAU ST
BRYSON CITY, NC 28713
Swain County (828) 586-7000
SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC.
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
45 PLATEAU ST
BRYSON CITY, NC 28713
Swain County (828) 586-7000
SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC.
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
45 PLATEAU ST
BRYSON CITY, NC 28713
Swain County (828) 586-7000
SWAIN INTEGRATED SERVICES, PC
Emergency Medicine
45 PLATEAU ST
BRYSON CITY, NC 28713
Swain County (828) 488-2155
ANNA H. WALLS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational Therapist
45 PLATEAU ST
BRYSON CITY, NC 28713
Swain County (828) 488-4009
SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC.
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
45 PLATEAU ST
BRYSON CITY, NC 28713
Swain County (828) 631-1725
VALERIE LEIGH RIGG M.D.
Family Medicine
45 PLATEAU ST, STE 250
BRYSON CITY, NC 28713
Swain County (828) 488-4205
DR. THOMAS ROBERT VAJEN MD
Emergency Medicine
45 PLATEAU ST
BRYSON CITY, NC 28713
Swain County (828) 488-2155

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 David Saltin's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Saltin is 1790884617. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Where is David Saltin located?

David Saltin practices at 45 Plateau St, Bryson City, NC 28713. The listed phone number is (828) 488-2155.

What is David Saltin's specialty?

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

Is David Saltin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Saltin 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 David Saltin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list David Saltin 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 David Saltin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Saltin is affiliated with Dlp Swain County Hospital LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Saltin was last updated on May 20, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.