Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carolyn Arellanes, PA
Physician Assistant · Smith River, CA
- NPI 1659501880
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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501 N Indian RD
Smith River, CA 955679509
(707) 487-0215
fax (707) 487-3003 - Additional location
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1600 Weeot Way
Arcata, CA 955214734
(707) 825-5000
fax (707) 825-6747 - Additional location
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1675 Northcrest Dr
Crescent City, CA 955318928
(707) 464-2750
fax (707) 464-2668 - Mailing address
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1600 Weeot Way
Arcata, CA 955214734
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 3, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #PA20429
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659501880. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
148
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$1,573
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 35 | 27 | $10 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 26 | 21 | $16 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 24 | 14 | $10 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 17 | 16 | $8 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 16 | 16 | $2 | |
84481 |
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free | 16 | 16 | $17 | |
84439 |
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | 14 | 14 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Smith River Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
443
Patients
45
Total drug cost
$33,016
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 48 | 12 | $1,028 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 45 | 11 | $995 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 41 | 11 | $565 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 39 | 11 | $601 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 35 | 0 | $647 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 29 | 0 | $387 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $24,847 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 26 | 0 | $653 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 26 | 0 | $577 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 25 | 0 | $388 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carolyn Arellanes's medical specialty?
Dr. Carolyn Arellanes practices Physician Assistant in Smith River, CA.
Where does Dr. Carolyn Arellanes practice?
Dr. Carolyn Arellanes practices at 501 N Indian RD, Smith River, CA 955679509. Office phone: 7074870215.
What is Dr. Carolyn Arellanes's NPI?
Dr. Carolyn Arellanes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659501880, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carolyn Arellanes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carolyn Arellanes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carolyn Arellanes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (HCPCS 84443); Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.