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CHRISTINA RITTER BURTON PA-C
NPI 1225396336
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Active since April 26, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
116 3RD ST NW, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 855-1192(828) 358-0832 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 2, 2024, Dec 20, 2022, Mar 3, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christina Ritter Burton Pa-c NPPES

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

CHRISTINA RITTER BURTON PA-C (NPI 1225396336) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-03345) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sampson Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225396336
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINA RITTER BURTONCredential: PA-C
Location Address116 3RD ST NWHickory, NC 28601-6137
Mailing AddressPo Box 2268Hickory, NC 28603-2268 · (828) 855-1192 · Fax (828) 358-0832
Phone(828) 855-1192
Fax(828) 358-0832
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1225396336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-03345
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

116 3RD ST NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid790246ANC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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

Christina Ritter Burton Pa-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 ID5193989762
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120611000498
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
827 services230 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
459 services178 patients
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 99347
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits your home for a 15-minute check-up. It's designed for patients who have previously seen the professional. The visit may include basic health assessments and discussions about your ongoing care.
261 services131 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
96 services68 patients
Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99344
A new patient home visit is a comprehensive service where a healthcare professional visits your home for about an hour. This visit includes an overall health assessment, discussion about your medical history, and planning for future healthcare needs. The goal is to understand your health status and provide personalized care.
79 services79 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
71 services71 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sampson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clinton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340024
Location607 Beaman StClinton, NC 28328 · Sampson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vidant Duplin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenansville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340120
Location401 N Main StKenansville, NC 28349 · Duplin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Southport, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number341327
Location924 Howe StSouthport, NC 28461 · Brunswick County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers17 claims77 services$6.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$2.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
6 suppliers71 claims71 services$51.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
2 suppliers15 claims1,590 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
5 suppliers44 claims44 services$19.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$22.87 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

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

BOWEN PRIMARY & URGENT CARE PA
Internal Medicine
116 3RD ST NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 855-1192

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 Christina Burton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Burton is 1225396336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2012.

Where is Christina Burton located?

Christina Burton practices at 116 3rd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 855-1192.

What is Christina Burton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Christina Burton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Burton 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 Christina Burton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Christina Burton 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 Christina Burton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christina Burton is affiliated with Sampson Regional Medical Center, Vidant Duplin Hospital and J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christina Burton was last updated on December 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.