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LEAH NEWTON ASHE FNP
NPI 1861176620
Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC

Active since June 12, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1730 9TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 569-1600(833) 450-5824 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 9, 2026, Jan 15, 2026, Sep 5, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2023).

About Leah Newton Ashe Fnp NPPES

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

LEAH NEWTON ASHE FNP (NPI 1861176620) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5018252) and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Onslow Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861176620
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameLEAH NEWTON ASHECredential: FNP
Location Address1730 9TH AVE NWHickory, NC 28601-3367
Mailing Address1730 9th Ave NwHickory, NC 28601-3367 · (828) 569-1600 · Fax (833) 450-5824
Phone(828) 569-1600
Fax(833) 450-5824
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1861176620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5018252
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.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 5018252 (NC)
1730 9TH AVE NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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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

Leah Newton Ashe Fnp 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 ID9931568078
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230706004213
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 4

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 nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
62 services47 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
24 services23 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
23 services21 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
15 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Onslow Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340042
Location317 Western BoulevardJacksonville, NC 28540 · Onslow 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 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 2

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

LA HEALTHCARE & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1730 9TH AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 569-1600
DR. TAYLOR RAMSEY GRANT DNP, FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1730 9TH AVE NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 569-1600

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 Leah Ashe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leah Ashe is 1861176620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2023.

Where is Leah Ashe located?

Leah Ashe practices at 1730 9th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 569-1600.

What is Leah Ashe's specialty?

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

Is Leah Ashe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leah Ashe 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 Leah Ashe accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 1 other insurer list Leah Ashe 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 Leah Ashe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leah Ashe is affiliated with Onslow Memorial Hospital and Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leah Ashe was last updated on March 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.