2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1730582214 MSN, AGPC-NP
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MICHAEL MESKE, MSN, AGPC-NP

Acupuncturist in DURHAM, 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
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)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL MESKE, MSN, AGPC-NP is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 307 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $564.5 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL MESKE, MSN, AGPC-NP filed 1,294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHAEL MESKE, MSN, AGPC-NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2014

NPI 1730582214

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,294 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Acupuncturist share within North Carolina

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — 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).

MICHAEL MESKE, MSN, AGPC-NP is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MSN, AGPC-NP. NPI: 1730582214. 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.

MICHAEL MESKE, MSN, AGPC-NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MESKE 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 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%. 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 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

4309 MEDICAL PARK DR
DURHAM, NC 27704

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

33,269
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.

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 33,269 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

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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