Active NPI 1215084850 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Bradley Richard Mescher , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Hickory, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Bradley Mescher, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Bradley Mescher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 214 18TH ST SE.

Bradley Mescher is affiliated with Orthocarolina and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

214 18th St Se

Hickory, NC 28602

Telephone 7043232000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hickory Orthopaedic Center, Pa Facility NPI 1760437677

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs +2.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.6 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

132 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (9374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mescher (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Hickory Specialty Average (13.6 Years) 13.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	318	78	$8.00	$1.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	303	263	$151.00	$73.89
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	178	143	$82.85	$37.60
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	157	123	$102.00	$37.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	140	129	$237.00	$105.17
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	130	104	$90.00	$32.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	77	$262.98	$62.25
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	76	72	$1523.94	$165.74
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	64	62	$1408.00	$166.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$275.00	$90.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$390.00	$136.21
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$106.00	$32.24
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	17	17	$82.00	$22.59
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	16	16	$79.00	$33.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	339	104	$8.00	$1.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	322	290	$151.00	$73.60
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	195	163	$82.95	$37.48
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	191	148	$102.53	$37.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	149	$237.00	$104.71
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	135	102	$90.67	$32.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	121	106	$243.70	$59.41
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	88	87	$1399.77	$164.30
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	74	74	$1306.46	$165.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$390.00	$134.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$275.00	$90.03
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	28	28	$82.00	$22.25
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	19	14	$54.53	$23.22
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	16	$344.00	$146.88
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$106.00	$32.45
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$79.00	$33.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	624	142	$8.00	$1.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	312	269	$151.00	$74.91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	229	177	$102.00	$38.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	202	191	$237.00	$105.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	184	149	$239.34	$60.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	172	150	$82.81	$38.03
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	128	105	$90.00	$33.51
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	89	86	$1253.21	$170.88
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	75	74	$1160.00	$171.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$390.00	$137.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$275.00	$92.76
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	40	40	$344.00	$149.87
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	30	30	$82.00	$23.03
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	16	16	$106.00	$33.06
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	14	14	$79.00	$34.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,293	151	$8.00	$1.28
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	672	11	$25.00	$10.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	375	347	$151.00	$75.78
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	250	192	$102.00	$37.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	212	185	$103.50	$37.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	209	199	$237.00	$107.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	178	159	$243.98	$60.28
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	138	111	$90.00	$32.40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	85	83	$1249.00	$173.73
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	82	81	$1160.00	$171.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$390.00	$140.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$275.00	$93.67
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	44	44	$82.00	$22.86
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$106.00	$32.74
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	12	12	$127.75	$43.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,152	95	$8.00	$1.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	198	189	$151.00	$61.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	136	$237.00	$89.72
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	129	104	$90.00	$31.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	116	102	$260.55	$60.24
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	116	107	$115.55	$35.90
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	100	80	$102.00	$35.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$390.00	$135.82
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	71	70	$1259.56	$179.38
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	66	65	$1160.00	$181.79
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	51	51	$137.16	$41.23
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	32	30	$82.00	$23.07
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	29	29	$80.00	$31.03
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	21	21	$106.00	$30.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$275.00	$88.53
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$344.00	$120.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,632	117	$8.00	$1.58
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	912	15	$25.00	$11.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	332	294	$151.00	$59.61
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	285	209	$90.00	$29.47
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	188	155	$138.00	$39.23
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	171	128	$250.43	$55.85
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	125	122	$80.00	$29.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	93	$237.00	$86.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$390.00	$131.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	70	70	$1254.36	$177.79
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	48	38	$83.00	$23.41
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	47	47	$1217.53	$173.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$275.00	$87.93
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	26	26	$82.00	$26.34
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$106.00	$29.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	504	46	$8.00	$1.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	86	$151.00	$59.10
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	70	60	$90.00	$28.56
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	54	52	$137.26	$38.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	53	52	$252.26	$56.42
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	41	41	$80.00	$28.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$237.00	$86.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$390.00	$130.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$275.00	$87.48
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$1249.00	$177.81
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$106.00	$28.07
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$1160.00	$177.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	49	39	$105.00	$27.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	36	$130.00	$35.21
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	21	20	$120.00	$32.88
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	17	$750.00	$184.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 0010-0829

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2255A2300X

Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor's degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees. National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation. Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License OH 50.004925RX

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Nsc #

0397730038 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthocarolina

214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 286021363

Phone: 7043232276

Orthocarolina

950 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 286075021

Phone: 8282641100

Orthocarolina

1915 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 282071101

Phone: 7043232282

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2018

Registered at 214 18TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602 (Tel: 7043232000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2018

Registered at 4601 PARK RD STE 300, CHARLOTTE, NC 282092290 (Tel: 7043232000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 08, 2018

Recorded as BRADLEY MESCHER, PA-C

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NPI Profile Active December 28, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 28, 2016

Registered at 20 UNIVERSITY ESTATES BLVD, SUITE 100, ATHENS, OH 457012838 (Tel: 7405897420)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 28, 2016

Registered at 7277 SMITHS MILL RD, SUITE 200, NEW ALBANY, OH 430548195 (Tel: 6143042122)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 28, 2016

Recorded as BRADLEY MESCHER, PA-C, ATC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 28, 2016

Specialist/Technologist

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 05, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215084850

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 05, 2007

Last Update: August 08, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4601 Park Rd Ste 300

Charlotte, NC 282092290

Phone: 7043232000

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