1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. North Carolina
  4. Asheville
  5. Advanced Practice Midwife
  6. NPI Profile

RACHEL ELLEN PICHER CNM
NPI 1396359733
Advanced Practice Midwife in Asheville, NC

Active since September 02, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
390 S FRENCH BROAD AVE STE 2, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 378-0075(828) 378-0083 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rachel Ellen Picher Cnm NPPES

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

RACHEL ELLEN PICHER CNM (NPI 1396359733) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (763) and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396359733
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameRACHEL ELLEN PICHERCredential: CNM
Location Address390 S FRENCH BROAD AVE STE 2Asheville, NC 28801-4364
Mailing Address146 Fenner Ave Apt 5bAsheville, NC 28804-3346 · (708) 269-6891
Phone(828) 378-0075
Fax(828) 378-0083
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateSeptember 2, 2020
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2020
✔ NPI 1396359733 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 763✔ Licensed in GA · RN292231
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
390 S FRENCH BROAD AVE STE 2, Asheville, NC 28801
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

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

Rachel Ellen Picher Cnm 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 ID5193115475
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211130001904
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 Rachel Picher reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC
22 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
Clyde, NC 28721
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 456 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932925062 (615) 920-7000
Dlp Swain County Hospital, LLC
51 mi
Critical Access
45 PLATEAU ST
Bryson City, NC 28713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689780249 (828) 488-4200

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sylva, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340016
Location68 Hospital RdSylva, NC 28779 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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.

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 Rachel Picher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Picher is 1396359733. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2020.

Where is Rachel Picher located?

Rachel Picher practices at 390 S French Broad Ave Ste 2, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 378-0075.

What is Rachel Picher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Rachel Picher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel Picher 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 Rachel Picher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rachel Picher reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC (Clyde, NC) and Dlp Swain County Hospital, LLC (Bryson City, 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 Rachel Picher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rachel Picher accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Rachel Picher 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 Rachel Picher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rachel Picher is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Picher was last updated on September 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.