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CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C

Physician Assistant in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
104
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C filed 104 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina.

104
Part D claims, 2023

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CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

104 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/18/2013

NPI 1881020147

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

104 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801, with a listed phone of (828) 213-4411. NPI 1881020147 was issued on 09/18/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ECONOPOULY most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 104 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Provider Details

NPI 1881020147
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/18/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SERVICES - SOUTHEAST PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
SPRUCE PINE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

104
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
114
Total Day Supply
2,487
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.62
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Physician Assistant Overview

How CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C's 104 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ECONOPOULY.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C's specialty?
CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C wrote 104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C located?
CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C is located at 509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801. Phone: (828) 213-4411.
What is CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C's NPI number?
CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881020147, issued on 09/18/2013.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C accept Medicare?
CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 104 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C's credentials?
CRAIG ECONOPOULY, PA-C's NPI is 1881020147 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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