Provider Profile
Michael Brashear, P.A
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Michael Brashear
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Michael Brashear, P.A practices in Hickory, NC. Michael is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — medical. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 93 Medicare patients across 95 services. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making and emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (828) 431-4955
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2972 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
95 services · 93 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
54 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
41 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Other physician assistants in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael Brashear?
Michael Brashear is a physician assistant in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Michael Brashear's address?
Michael Brashear is listed at 2972 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael Brashear?
The number on file is (828) 431-4955. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Michael Brashear's NPI number?
Michael Brashear's National Provider Identifier is 1225266158. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Michael Brashear train?
Michael Brashear attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael Brashear been practicing?
Michael Brashear has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael Brashear perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael Brashear the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael Brashear confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael Brashear. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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