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2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1730582214 MSN, AGPC-NP
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Acupuncturist in Durham, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,339 in Acupuncturist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 307 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$564.5
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP filed 1,294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in Durham, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- $564.5
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,294 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
1,294 62% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acupuncturist provider holding MSN, AGPC-NP credentials at 4309 MEDICAL PARK DR, Durham, NC, 27704, with a listed phone of (919) 668-7246. NPI 1730582214 was issued on 09/29/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 307 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $101K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.2%.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730582214 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | MSN, AGPC-NP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/29/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP 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.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Durham, 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 Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$565
Largest payer
Medtronic, Inc.
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
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP - brand share 9.0%
Acupuncturist average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,294 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.
1,294
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
307
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,521
- Total Day Supply
- 42,518
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $52K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $49K
- Opioid Claims
- 779 (60.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.12
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 124, 65-74: 125, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
251 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
155 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
104 claims
- Methadone Hcl 73
Methadone Hcl
73 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 66
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
66 claims
- Gabapentin 64
Gabapentin
64 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 46
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
46 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 45
Duloxetine Hcl
45 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 251 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 155 |
| Pregabalin | 104 |
| Methadone Hcl | 73 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 64 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 46 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 45 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 44 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 39 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's 1,294 claims are above the specialty average of 797.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Meske.
Dr. Kathy Addison
L.AC.
Wilmington, NC
Lauren Aguirre
Lincolnton, NC
Dr. Amy Alena
D.AC
Cary, NC
Dr. Rebecca Alexander
L.AC.
Elizabeth City, NC
Dr. Lance Allen
L.AC.
Southern Pines, NC
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's specialty? ▼
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: MSN, AGPC-NP.
How much does Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP wrote 1,294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 307 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP located? ▼
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP is located at 4309 MEDICAL PARK DR, Durham, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 668-7246.
What is Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's NPI number? ▼
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730582214, issued on 09/29/2014.
Does Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP had 779 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.2%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,294 Part D claims and 307 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's credentials? ▼
Michael Meske, MSN, AGPC-NP's NPI is 1730582214 with credentials MSN, AGPC-NP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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