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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Valerie Gaston's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

Active since July 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

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: August 02, 2026.

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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 and is a graduate of Other (1990).

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

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

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 of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Valerie Alayne Gaston Midwife is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5890728026

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050916000805

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.

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.

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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 system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Valerie Gaston accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC 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.