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CLAIRE ASHTON CROMER PA
NPI 1649908666
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Active since August 09, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10 3RD AVE NE STE 500, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 304-6363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2024, Aug 9, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Claire Ashton Cromer Pa NPPES

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

CLAIRE ASHTON CROMER PA (NPI 1649908666) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (001014404) and active in the NPI registry since August 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649908666
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCLAIRE ASHTON CROMERCredential: PA
Location Address10 3RD AVE NE STE 500Hickory, NC 28601-5055
Mailing Address1527 39th Avenue Loop Ne Unit 4Hickory, NC 28601-7683 · (260) 224-3849
Phone(828) 304-6363
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1649908666 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 001014404
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.
10 3RD AVE NE STE 500, Hickory, NC 28601
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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

Claire Ashton Cromer Pa 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 ID6305215831
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241126002190
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.

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · 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
$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 2

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

MORGAN EDWARDS GIBBONS PA-C
Physician Assistant
10 3RD AVE NE STE 500
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 304-6363
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP INC
Family Medicine
10 3RD AVE NE STE 500
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 304-6363

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 Claire Cromer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claire Cromer is 1649908666. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2022.

Where is Claire Cromer located?

Claire Cromer practices at 10 3rd Ave NE Ste 500, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 304-6363.

What is Claire Cromer's specialty?

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

Is Claire Cromer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claire Cromer 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 Claire Cromer accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Claire Cromer 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 Claire Cromer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Claire Cromer is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Claire Cromer was last updated on November 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.