Paul Melvin Henson, MD
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Paul Melvin Henson is a Sports Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Huntersville, NC with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Paul Melvin Henson, MD practices as part of a group sports medicine family medicine specialist practice in Huntersville, NC. Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 678dNPPES updated 2024-07-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
16645 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Ste 100a, Huntersville, NC 28078-5669
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202395.36/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.18%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
13.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
178
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
129
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $830
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$122 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Paul Melvin Henson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
9 years in practice
Established
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Mailing address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Paul Melvin Henson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Melvin Henson for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Huntersville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Paul Melvin Henson
NPI records show Dr. Henson as active with telehealth listed in Huntersville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 863-4878.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul Melvin Henson
Practice Location
16645 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Ste 100a, Huntersville, NC 28078-5669
Mailing Address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
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