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CAROLINE PURKEY
NPI 1629702675
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Active since July 14, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
818 W POINTE DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806(503) 894-3863 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Caroline Purkey NPPES

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

CAROLINE PURKEY (NPI 1629702675) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629702675
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE PURKEY
Location Address818 W POINTE DRAsheville, NC 28806-8100
Mailing Address818 W Pointe DrAsheville, NC 28806-8100
Phone(503) 894-3863
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1629702675 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
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.
818 W POINTE DR, Asheville, NC 28806
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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

Caroline Purkey 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 ID9234575929
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240317000054
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 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.
74 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ecu Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340040
Location2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 · Pitt County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28806 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 Caroline Purkey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Purkey is 1629702675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2022.

Where is Caroline Purkey located?

Caroline Purkey practices at 818 W Pointe Dr, Asheville, NC 28806. The listed phone number is (503) 894-3863.

What is Caroline Purkey's specialty?

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

Is Caroline Purkey enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Purkey 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.

Is Caroline Purkey affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Purkey is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Purkey was last updated on January 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.