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NEIL ECKARD PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1649976804
Physician Assistant - Medical in Conover, NC

Active since January 31, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3511 GRAYSTONE PL SE, CONOVER, NC 28613(828) 732-5600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2024, Jan 31, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Neil Eckard Physician Assistant NPPES

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

NEIL ECKARD PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (NPI 1649976804) is an individual medical provider in Conover, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (1194392) and active in the NPI registry since January 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649976804
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameNEIL ECKARDCredential: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Location Address3511 GRAYSTONE PL SEConover, NC 28613-8201
Mailing Address3511 Graystone Pl SeConover, NC 28613-8201
Phone(828) 732-5600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1649976804 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 1194392
3511 GRAYSTONE PL SE, Conover, NC 28613
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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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Neil Eckard Physician Assistant 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 ID4486027661
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230309000834
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.

Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
13 services12 patients

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

ANASTASIA CHERIE ELIZABETH KOSISKE MD
Family Medicine
3511 GRAYSTONE PL SE
CONOVER, NC 28613
Catawba County (828) 732-5600
DLP GRAYSTONE FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES LLC
Family Medicine
3511 GRAYSTONE PL SE
CONOVER, NC 28613
Catawba County (615) 920-7000
GRAYSTONE FAMILY HEALTHCARE-TENET NORTH CAROLINA LLC
Family Medicine
3511 GRAYSTONE PL SE
CONOVER, NC 28613
Catawba County (828) 326-9355
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP, INC
Family Medicine
3511 GRAYSTONE PL SE
CONOVER, NC 28613
Catawba County (828) 732-5600
GASTON FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
3511 GRAYSTONE PL SE
CONOVER, NC 28613
Catawba County (828) 326-9355

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 Neil Eckard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Neil Eckard is 1649976804. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2023.

Where is Neil Eckard located?

Neil Eckard practices at 3511 Graystone Pl SE, Conover, NC 28613. The listed phone number is (828) 732-5600.

What is Neil Eckard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Neil Eckard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Neil Eckard 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 Neil Eckard 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 Neil Eckard 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 Neil Eckard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Neil Eckard is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Neil Eckard was last updated on December 10, 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.