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KATE BAXLEY PA-C
NPI 1457925489
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Active since May 14, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 213-1994 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2026, May 29, 2021, May 14, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kate Baxley Pa-c NPPES

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

KATE BAXLEY PA-C (NPI 1457925489) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-11247) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457925489
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKATE BAXLEYCredential: PA-C
Location Address1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200Asheville, NC 28801-4550
Mailing Address21 Hospital DrAsheville, NC 28801-4550 · (828) 213-2510
Phone(828) 213-1994
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1457925489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-11247
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.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200, Asheville, NC 28801
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kathryn Lynn Napier

Other Identifiers 3

Other0010-11247NC · Nc Medical Board
OtherNNG719F662NC · Medicare
Medicaid1457925489NC

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.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

Kate Baxley 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 ID5698176089
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210623000392
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.

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

AUDREY CATHERINE FORTEZZO PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994
LAUREN BAKER
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-7773
MAURICE MCALISTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994
REBECCA S WIEGAND PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994
MATTHEW RYAN STILLWAGON MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1111
COREY WINSTEAD
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (919) 636-2615
NICHOLAS OSEVALA
Surgery
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994

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 Kate Baxley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kate Baxley is 1457925489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2021. The provider is also known as Kathryn Lynn Napier.

Where is Kate Baxley located?

Kate Baxley practices at 1 Hospital Dr Ste 4200, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 213-1994.

What is Kate Baxley's specialty?

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

Is Kate Baxley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kate Baxley 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 Kate Baxley accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Kate Baxley 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 Kate Baxley affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kate Baxley is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kate Baxley was last updated on April 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.