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BETTINA ECKARD
NPI 1770717266
Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC

Active since May 12, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 327-7788(828) 327-0112 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2025, Feb 12, 2019, Jan 16, 2019 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2016).

About Bettina Eckard NPPES

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

BETTINA ECKARD (NPI 1770717266) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5004363) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770717266
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameBETTINA ECKARD
Location Address1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101Hickory, NC 28602-4200
Mailing Address1350 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28207-2134
Phone(828) 327-7788
Fax(828) 327-0112
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 202510 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1770717266 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5004363
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101, Hickory, NC 28602
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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

Bettina Eckard 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 ID7517017940
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090605000462
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.

Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340075
Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 28602 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers35 claims4,920 services$0.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims1,380 services$1.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$19.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers40 claims40 services$12.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

OANA CRISTINA BADESCU M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-7788
SAMANTHA BLANK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-7788
SARAH KIRBY REEVES
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-7788
NITIN KHOSLA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 327-7788

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 Bettina Eckard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bettina Eckard is 1770717266. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2009.

Where is Bettina Eckard located?

Bettina Eckard practices at 1899 Tate Blvd SE Ste 2101, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 327-7788.

What is Bettina Eckard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Bettina Eckard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bettina 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 Bettina Eckard accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Bettina 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 Bettina Eckard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bettina Eckard is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc and Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bettina Eckard was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.