AMY R. RICH PA-C
NPI 1285668244
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Amy Rich's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amy Rich is 1285668244. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Q: What is Amy Rich's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amy Rich was last updated on August 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

116 3RD ST NW STE 102, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 855-1192(828) 358-0832 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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

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About Amy R. Rich Pa-c NPPES

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

AMY R. RICH PA-C (NPI 1285668244) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (00101434) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Onslow Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Jacksonville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285668244

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameAMY R. RICHCredential: PA-C

Location Address116 3RD ST NW STE 102Hickory, 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 ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2025

✔ NPI 1285668244 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 · 00101434

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 STE 102, Hickory, NC 28601

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11000 Brabham AveJacksonville, NC 28546-5003 · Phone (910) 347-1515 · Fax (910) 347-7982

Other Identifiers 1

Other970016955NC · Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, UnitedHealthcare.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

Amy R. Rich 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 ID2365510807

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081009000837

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 7

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 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.

1,025 services186 patients

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.

243 services122 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.

156 services88 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.

91 services91 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.

49 services49 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 99496

Transitional care management services are designed to ensure a smooth transition from a hospital to home or another care setting for patients with complex health issues. These services include medication management, patient education, and coordination with healthcare providers.

17 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Onslow Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340042

Location317 Western BoulevardJacksonville, NC 28540 · Onslow 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

Carteret General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Morehead City, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340142

Location3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 · Carteret County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 8

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

1 supplier23 claims110 services$6.13 avg. paid by Medicare

Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier23 claims23 services$2.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty E0181

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$14.69 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

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$66.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers25 claims25 services$98.82 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.22 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 11

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

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