Provider Profile
Paula D. Hunter, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Paula Hunter
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Paula D. Hunter, PA-C practices in Arden, NC. Paula is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — medical. Medicare claims data shows Paula provided 430 services to 360 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (828) 681-5327
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15 SKYLAND INN DR
Arden, NC 28704
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
430 services · 360 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
129 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0442 |
75 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
69 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
63 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
61 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
33 | 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Other physician assistants in Arden 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Paula D. Hunter's specialty?
Paula D. Hunter is a physician assistant in Arden, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Paula D. Hunter?
Paula D. Hunter is listed at 15 Skyland Inn Dr, Arden, NC 28704. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Paula D. Hunter?
The number on file is (828) 681-5327. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Paula D. Hunter?
Paula D. Hunter's National Provider Identifier is 1588695381. 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
What is Paula D. Hunter's education?
Paula D. Hunter attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Paula D. Hunter have?
Paula D. Hunter has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Paula D. Hunter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Paula D. Hunter 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
Is Paula D. Hunter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paula D. Hunter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.