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DR. JOSEPH MATTHEW CROUSE DC
NPI 1023081270
Chiropractor in Hickory, NC

Active since February 08, 2006
933 15TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 327-4882(828) 327-3983 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Matthew Crouse Dc NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH MATTHEW CROUSE DC (NPI 1023081270) is an individual chiropractor in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (3390) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is a graduate of Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023081270
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH MATTHEW CROUSECredential: DC
Location Address933 15TH ST NEHickory, NC 28601-4157
Mailing Address933 15th St NeHickory, NC 28601-4157 · (828) 327-4882 · Fax (828) 327-3983
Phone(828) 327-4882
Fax(828) 327-3983
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSherman College Of Straight ChiropracticGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1023081270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 3390
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
933 15TH ST NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 1

Other085XENC · Blue Cross Provider Numbe

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Matthew Crouse Dc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8123033255
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060210000515

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Crouse Chiropractic, PLLC
0.1 mi
Chiropractor
929 15TH ST NE, SUITE 200
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
NPI 1083951339 (828) 327-4882

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
1,074 services43 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

FOUR HORSEMEN
Chiropractor
933 15TH ST NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-4882

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 Joseph Crouse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Crouse is 1023081270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2006.

Where is Joseph Crouse located?

Joseph Crouse practices at 933 15th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 327-4882.

What is Joseph Crouse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Joseph Crouse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Crouse is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Crouse's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Crouse reassigns Medicare benefits to Crouse Chiropractic, PLLC (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 Joseph Crouse's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Crouse accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Joseph Crouse 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 Joseph Crouse was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.