MRS. BRENDA LEE BYRD APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1366703696
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Brenda Byrd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Byrd is 1366703696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2012. The provider is also known as Mrs. Brenda Lee Ritchie Fnp-C.

Q: What is Brenda Byrd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brenda Byrd was last updated on February 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 June 04, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 303-2131(828) 324-0253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 19, 2025, Jul 21, 2022, Jul 28, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Mrs. Brenda Lee Byrd Aprn, Fnp-c NPPES

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

MRS. BRENDA LEE BYRD APRN, FNP-C (NPI 1366703696) is an individual family provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in Kentucky (3007452) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366703696

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameMRS. BRENDA LEE BYRDCredential: APRN, FNP-C

Location Address915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186Hickory, NC 28602-4042

Mailing Address915 Tate Blvd Se Ste 186Hickory, NC 28602-4042 · (828) 303-2131 · Fax (828) 304-0943

Phone(828) 303-2131

Fax(828) 324-0253

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJune 4, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2025

✔ NPI 1366703696 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 3007452

915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186, Hickory, NC 28602

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Mrs. Brenda Lee Ritchie Fnp-c

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Brenda Lee Byrd Aprn, 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 ID8628206588

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170206000544

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. MARY J. BRITTON M.D.

Family Medicine

915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 449-8458

ANNE MARIE MONTE-PARKER FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 449-8458

FRYECARE VALDESE, LLC

Internal Medicine

915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 449-8458

DR. JOAN DIANE BRUGMAN PSY.D.

Psychologist

915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 449-8563

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 Brenda Byrd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Byrd is 1366703696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2012. The provider is also known as Mrs. Brenda Lee Ritchie Fnp-C.

Where is Brenda Byrd located?

Brenda Byrd practices at 915 Tate Blvd SE Ste 186, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 303-2131.

What is Brenda Byrd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Brenda Byrd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brenda Byrd 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 Brenda Byrd accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Brenda Byrd 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 Brenda Byrd affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brenda Byrd is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brenda Byrd was last updated on February 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.