DR. GREGORY ALLEN PISEL M.D.
NPI 1528065604
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Gregory Pisel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Pisel is 1528065604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2005.

Q: What is Gregory Pisel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gregory Pisel was last updated on May 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since July 05, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1344 N CENTER ST, SUITE A, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 326-8888(828) 326-8871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Gregory Allen Pisel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GREGORY ALLEN PISEL M.D. (NPI 1528065604) is an individual nephrology provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9900643) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528065604

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. GREGORY ALLEN PISELCredential: M.D.

Location Address1344 N CENTER ST, SUITE AHickory, NC 28601-2536

Mailing Address1344 N Center St, Suite AHickory, NC 28601-2536 · (828) 326-8888 · Fax (828) 326-8871

Phone(828) 326-8888

Fax(828) 326-8871

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 2022

NPPES CertifiedMay 10, 2022

✔ NPI 1528065604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 9900643

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

1344 N CENTER ST, Hickory, NC 28601

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Other Identifiers 3

Other061647381NC · Federal Tax Id

OtherP00467178NC · Medicare Railroad

Medicaid891200KNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Dr. Gregory Allen Pisel M.d. 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 ID8921997206

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040313000742

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 14

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

694 services295 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

255 services35 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

250 services85 patients

Urinalysis, manual test 81002

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

246 services176 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

234 services164 patients

Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 90966

Home dialysis services provide kidney treatment for patients aged 20 or older right in their own homes. This service includes necessary equipment, supplies, and support for performing dialysis. It's a convenient option that allows patients to maintain their daily routines while receiving essential care.

148 services17 patients

Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935

Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.

102 services31 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

96 services82 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

95 services95 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

95 services26 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

47 services18 patients

Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961

Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.

38 services19 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

20 services18 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340041

Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County

Emergency services

Watauga Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boone, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number340051

Location336 Deerfield RoadBoone, NC 28607 · Watauga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340075

Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

100%217 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

99%2,004 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

96%1,321 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

89%255 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%1,077 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

7%1,077 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 716 patients

0%716 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

2%1,077 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

4 suppliers13 claims36 services$6.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N

1 supplier16 claims9,360 services$1.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers73 claims8,730 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers46 claims6,900 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers74 claims14,940 services$0.95 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

4 suppliers88 claims88 services$18.93 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 4

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

MR. MICHAEL D MOREAU MSPT CERT MDT

Physical Therapist

1344 N CENTER ST, SUITE B
HICKORY, NC 28601

Catawba County (828) 322-7007

MRS. ERIN C MOREAU OT CLT

Occupational Therapist

1344 N CENTER ST, SUITE B
HICKORY, NC 28601

Catawba County (828) 322-7007

HICKORY ADULT MEDICINE AND KIDNEY SPECIALISTS PA

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

1344 N CENTER ST, SUITE A
HICKORY, NC 28601

Catawba County (828) 326-8888

PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS, LLC

Physical Therapist

1344 N CENTER ST, SUITE B
HICKORY, NC 28601

Catawba County (828) 322-7007

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 Gregory Pisel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Pisel is 1528065604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2005.

Where is Gregory Pisel located?

Gregory Pisel practices at 1344 N Center St Suite A, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 326-8888.

What is Gregory Pisel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Gregory Pisel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gregory Pisel 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 Gregory Pisel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Gregory Pisel 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 Gregory Pisel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gregory Pisel is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Watauga Medical Center, Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc and Frye Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gregory Pisel was last updated on May 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.