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JESSICA ANN BUCKNER FNP-C
NPI 1043868284
Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC

Active since August 30, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
250 18TH STREET CIR SE, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 324-4005(828) 315-5974 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2021, Aug 27, 2020, Aug 30, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Jessica Ann Buckner Fnp-c NPPES

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

JESSICA ANN BUCKNER FNP-C (NPI 1043868284) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5012198) and active in the NPI registry since August 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043868284
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameJESSICA ANN BUCKNERCredential: FNP-C
Location Address250 18TH STREET CIR SEHickory, NC 28602-1361
Mailing Address1031 Morganton Blvd SwLenoir, NC 28645-5677 · (828) 757-8240
Phone(828) 324-4005
Fax(828) 315-5974
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 11, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1043868284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5012198
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
250 18TH STREET CIR SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jessica Ann Townsend Fnp-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jessica Ann Buckner Fnp-c 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 ID2264864933
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191118003207
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Jessica Buckner reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.
13 mi
Sleep Medicine
270 PINE MOUNTAIN RD, SUITE 5
Hudson, NC 28638
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346658531 (North Carolina)
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184174542 (828) 757-8206
East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC
220 mi
Anesthesiology
2100 STANTONSBURG RD
Greenville, NC 27834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,097 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205996519 (252) 847-4100

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 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
428 services202 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
193 services148 patients
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307
Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
135 services109 patients
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms G0482
A definitive drug test identifies specific drugs in your system. Advanced methods like GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) and LC/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) are used. These can distinguish between similar drugs, providing precise results.
59 services58 patients
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms G0483
A definitive drug test identifies specific drugs in your system. It uses advanced methods like gc/ms and lc/ms, which can distinguish between different types of drugs but not necessarily their 3D forms. This test offers detailed results to support your healthcare decisions.
42 services42 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340041
Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340116
Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers20 claims20 services$38.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$93.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers26 claims74 services$34.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers21 claims21 services$18.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$15.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers42 claims244 services$2.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

EAST CAROLINA ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Anesthesiology
250 18TH STREET CIR SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 324-4005
UNIFOUR ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, PA
Anesthesiology
250 18TH STREET CIR SE, SUITE B
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 324-4005

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 Jessica Buckner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jessica Buckner is 1043868284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2019. The provider is also known as Jessica Ann Townsend Fnp-C.

Where is Jessica Buckner located?

Jessica Buckner practices at 250 18th Street Cir SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 324-4005.

What is Jessica Buckner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Jessica Buckner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jessica Buckner 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jessica Buckner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jessica Buckner reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Hudson, NC) and East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC (Greenville, NC). Each 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 Jessica Buckner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jessica Buckner accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Jessica Buckner 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.

Is Jessica Buckner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jessica Buckner is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jessica Buckner was last updated on January 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.