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MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C

Physician Assistant in HUNTERSVILLE, 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
600
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$142.49
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 600 claims across 233 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $142.49 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C filed 600 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2006

NPI 1568524023

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

600 24% 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).

MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1568524023. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 9604 HOLLY POINT DR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 28078, with a listed phone of (704) 316-5070. NPI 1568524023 was issued on 12/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASFAW 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 600 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 233 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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

9604 HOLLY POINT DR
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Provider Details

NPI 1568524023
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELINDA ASFAW, 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.

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
WINSTON SALEM, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$142

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 600 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

600
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
233
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
675
Total Day Supply
16,600
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$161K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 85, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
132
Fluorouracil
64
Triamcinolone Acetonide
55
Clobetasol Propionate
33
Cefdinir
32
Mupirocin
31
Doxycycline Hyclate
26
Hydrocortisone
19
Betamethasone Valerate
16
Doxycycline Monohydrate
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How MELINDA ASFAW, 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

MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C's 600 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 ASFAW.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C's specialty?
MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C wrote 600 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 233 beneficiaries.
Where is MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C located?
MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C is located at 9604 HOLLY POINT DR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 28078. Phone: (704) 316-5070.
What is MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C's NPI number?
MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568524023, issued on 12/14/2006.
Does MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $161K in brand drug costs.
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.
What drugs does MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Fluorouracil, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C accept Medicare?
MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 600 Part D claims and 233 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C's credentials?
MELINDA ASFAW, PA-C's NPI is 1568524023 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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