Quick answers
- Does Brendan J. Michel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brendan J. Michel 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 Brendan J. Michel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 500 Original Medicare patients and 3,630 services for Brendan J. Michel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brendan J. Michel's NPI number?
- 1730561655. 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 Brendan J. Michel, 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 | 500 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,630 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)1,248 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)476 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)464 services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11043)352 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)350 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 cholesterol63%
- Depression59%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia54%
- Anxiety52%
- Diabetes51%
Practice locations
Addresses where Brendan J. Michel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3331 Tate Boulevard SEHickory, NC 28602 (877) 866‑7123
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brendan J. Michel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vohra Wound Physicians of NY PLLC36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Peripheral Vascular Diseasealso
Other family doctors in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vohra Wound Physicians of NY PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730561655 |
| 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