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Active NPI 1275305674 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Margaret Owusu Afari , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Lima, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Margaret Afari, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Lima, OH. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2023, Margaret Afari delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 830 W HIGH ST STE 307.

Margaret Afari is affiliated with The Metrohealth System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

830 W High St Ste 307

Lima, OH 458013979

Telephone 4199964099
Fax 4199954961

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Lima, OH

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -4.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.5 Yrs
State Avg: 9.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
95 Specialists

Practicing in Lima, OH (5376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Afari (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Lima Specialty Average (7.5 Years) 7.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
35 27 $184.00 $62.41
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
12 12 $389.00 $105.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-21
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License DC PA200002281

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.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 204D00000X

State License OH 50.008496RX

The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Metrohealth System

2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 441091900

The Metrohealth System

2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 441091900

Phone: 2167787800

The Metrohealth System

2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 441091998

Secondary Practice Locations

2500 Metrohealth Dr

Cleveland, OH 441091900

Phone: 4432100289

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Asem Salma , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1255645743

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Courtney Heard , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1285102053

Nurse Practitioner

Bethany Stemen , CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1366338642

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Alison Nash , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1376194258

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Charles Wood , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1528064144

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Phillip Immesoete , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1609089317

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 21, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #PA200002281 in DC)

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Updated Practice Location September 08, 2025

Registered at 830 W HIGH ST STE 307, LIMA, OH 458013979 (Tel: 4199964099)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 31, 2024

Physician Assistant (License #50.008496RX in OH)

NPI Profile Active October 27, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 27, 2023

Registered at 2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH 441091900 (Tel: 4432100289)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 27, 2023

Registered at 399 STATION 44 PL UNIT 14, PAINESVILLE, OH 440772471 (Tel: 4432100289)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 27, 2023

Recorded as MARGARET AFARI, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 27, 2023

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM (License #50.008496RX in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 27, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275305674
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 27, 2023
Last Update: October 21, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

399 Station 44 Pl Unit 14

Painesville, OH 440772471

Phone: 4432100289

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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