INDIA M. BLUE P.A.
NPI 1578860110
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Active since February 17, 2011PECOS Enrolled
327 1ST AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 695-5900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About India M. Blue P.a. NPPES

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

INDIA M. BLUE P.A. (NPI 1578860110) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (104209) and active in the NPI registry since February 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578860110
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameINDIA M. BLUECredential: P.A.
Location Address327 1ST AVE NWHickory, NC 28601-6122
Mailing Address327 1st Ave NwHickory, NC 28601-6122 · (828) 695-5900 · Fax (828) 695-4256
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2016
NPI 1578860110 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in NC · 104209
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 · License 104209 (NC)
327 1ST AVE NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1578860110NC
Medicare PINNCR697BNC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

India M. Blue P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
32 services18 patients

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
327 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Counselor (Mental Health)
327 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
327 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Counselor (Mental Health)
327 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Social Worker (Clinical)
327 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Social Worker (Clinical)
327 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Social Worker (Clinical)
327 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
327 1ST AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601

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 India Blue's NPI number?

The NPI number for India Blue is 1578860110. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2011.

Where is India Blue located?

India Blue practices at 327 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 695-5900.

What is India Blue's specialty?

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

Is India Blue enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. India Blue is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does India Blue accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list India Blue 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for India Blue was last updated on September 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.