Quick answers
- Does John A. Papalas Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John A. Papalas Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does John A. Papalas Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 7,725 Original Medicare patients and 17,792 services for John A. Papalas Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John A. Papalas Iii's NPI number?
- 1356515233. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for John A. Papalas Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 7,725 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 17,792 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)15,353 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)782 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)646 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)500 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)266 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where John A. Papalas Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 420 Spring Forest RdGreenville, NC 27834 (252) 752‑4124
- 800 N McPherson XingElizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 331‑1780
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John A. Papalas Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eastern Dermatology PA20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Greenville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eastern Dermatology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356515233 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians