MRS. ALICIA BUCK PMHNP-BC
NPI 1649996828
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Hickory, NC

Active since October 18, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
327 1ST AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 695-5900(828) 324-7860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 26, 2022, Oct 18, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mrs. Alicia Buck Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

MRS. ALICIA BUCK PMHNP-BC (NPI 1649996828) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5017091) and active in the NPI registry since October 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649996828
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMRS. ALICIA BUCKCredential: PMHNP-BC
Location Address327 1ST AVE NWHickory, NC 28601-6122
Mailing Address2436 Jamestown RdMorganton, NC 28655-8459 · (609) 271-2403
Fax(828) 324-7860
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2022
✔ NPI 1649996828 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 5017091✔ Licensed in NC · BUCK-L9PPC
327 1ST AVE NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Alicia Buck Pmhnp-bc 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 ID648640797
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230105001788
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alicia Buck reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mental Health
327 1ST AVE NW
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
129 services60 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
60 services29 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.
17 services15 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
$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.

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 Alicia Buck's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alicia Buck is 1649996828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2022.

Where is Alicia Buck located?

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

What is Alicia Buck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Alicia Buck enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alicia Buck 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alicia Buck's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alicia Buck reassigns Medicare benefits to The Mental Health Fund Inc (Hickory, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alicia Buck's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alicia Buck accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 4 other insurers list Alicia Buck 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 Alicia Buck was last updated on October 26, 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.