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ABILITY ORTHOPEDICS
NPI 1871776039
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier in Hickory, NC

Active since December 11, 2007
1636 TATE BLVD SE, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 326-7161(828) 326-9391 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ability Orthopedics NPPES

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

ABILITY ORTHOPEDICS (NPI 1871776039) is a healthcare organization registered as a prosthetic/orthotic supplier in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. The organization lists James P Rubel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871776039
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy335E00000X
Legal Business NameJAMES P RUBEL
Location Address1636 TATE BLVD SEHickory, NC 28602-4244
Mailing AddressPo Box 9526Hickory, NC 28603-9526 · (828) 326-7161 · Fax (828) 326-9391
Phone(828) 326-7161
Fax(828) 326-9391
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames P RubelOwner · (828) 326-7161
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1871776039 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyProsthetic/Orthotic SupplierSuppliers
Taxonomy Code335E00000X
Definition
An organization that provides prosthetic and orthotic care which may include, but is not limited to, patient evaluation, prosthesis or orthosis design, fabrication, fitting and modification to treat limb loss for purposes of restoring physiological function and/or cosmesis or to treat a neuromusculoskeletal disorder or acquired condition.
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Customized EquipmentTaxonomy 332BC3200X
1636 TATE BLVD SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAbility Orthopedics

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7700567NC

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 ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 8

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Ability Orthopedics carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Ability Orthopedics

DMEPOS supplier · Hickory, NCOperated by James P Rubel
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Ability Orthopedics agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20655935
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998
Supplier Location1636 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 28602
Phone(828) 326-7161
Supplier Specialties
Orthotic Personnel Prosthetic Personnel

Medicare Product Categories

Orthoses: Custom Fabricated
Custom met pads, Custom heel pads, Custom heel spur pads
Orthoses: Prefabricated (Non-Custom Fabricated)
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories
Prosthetic bra, Surgical bra
Limb Prostheses
Prosthetic arms, Prosthetic feet, Prosthetic knees
Diabetic Shoes and Inserts
Shoes, Socks, Insoles
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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.

HOPE TAYLOR-MILLER
Mastectomy Fitter
1636 TATE BLVD SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-7161
JAMES P RUBEL CPO
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
1636 TATE BLVD SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-7161
ABILITY ORTHOPEDICS
Mastectomy Fitter
1636 TATE BLVD SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-7161
CATHY M RUBEL CPOA, C PED, CMF
Specialist (Prosthetics Case Management)
1636 TATE BLVD SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-7161

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 James P Rubel's NPI number?

The NPI number for James P Rubel is 1871776039. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2007. The provider is doing business as Ability Orthopedics.

Where is James P Rubel located?

James P Rubel is located at 1636 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 326-7161.

What is James P Rubel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier with taxonomy code 335E00000X.

Does James P Rubel accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Ability Orthopedics accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does James P Rubel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list James P Rubel 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 James P Rubel was last updated on August 3, 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.