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VALERIE ALAYNE GASTON MIDWIFE
NPI 1013116961
Advanced Practice Midwife in Hickory, NC

Active since July 12, 2007PECOS Enrolled
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 326-3809(828) 326-3371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Valerie Alayne Gaston Midwife NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VALERIE ALAYNE GASTON MIDWIFE (NPI 1013116961) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (129806) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013116961
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE ALAYNE GASTONCredential: MIDWIFE
Location Address810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RDHickory, NC 28602-9617
Mailing Address810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602-9617 · (828) 326-3809 · Fax (828) 326-3371
Phone(828) 326-3809
Fax(828) 326-3371
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 2016
✔ NPI 1013116961 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 129806
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, Hickory, NC 28602
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Valerie Alayne Gaston Midwife is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Valerie Gaston reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Catawba Valley Medical Center
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
Hickory, NC 28602
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164495255 (828) 326-3809

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28602 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PATRICIA HICKLING-BECKMAN MIDWIFE
Advanced Practice Midwife
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
MR. MARCUS WHITFIELD OSBORNE LAT, ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, CVMC-CENTER FOR REHABILITATION
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-2272
LESLEY LAUREN LODER NP
Nurse Practitioner
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Ambulance (Land Transport)
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
BRIAN L BADDERS LPT
Physical Therapist
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
IDA LOUISE GOODNIGHT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
JUSTIN L SULLIVAN D.O.
Internal Medicine
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Valerie Gaston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Gaston is 1013116961. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2007.

Where is Valerie Gaston located?

Valerie Gaston practices at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 326-3809.

What is Valerie Gaston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Valerie Gaston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Gaston is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Valerie Gaston's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valerie Gaston reassigns Medicare benefits to Catawba Valley Medical Center (Hickory, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Valerie Gaston's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Valerie Gaston accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 1 other insurer list Valerie Gaston as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Gaston was last updated on March 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.