Quick answers
- Does Nicole M. Graf Perkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole M. Graf Perkins 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 Nicole M. Graf Perkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 197 Original Medicare patients and 10,630 services for Nicole M. Graf Perkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole M. Graf Perkins's NPI number?
- 1922316116. 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 Nicole M. Graf Perkins, 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 | 197 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,630 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)8,160 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)1,620 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)123 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)111 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol63%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Depression24%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Nicole M. Graf Perkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole M. Graf Perkins at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Duke Regional HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340155
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole M. Graf Perkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Suite NChapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 968‑5959
- 3609 SW Durham DrDurham, NC 27707 (919) 684‑8111
- 40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710 (919) 684‑8111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole M. Graf Perkins as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group
- Carolina Physical Therapy Associates LLC471 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922316116 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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