JOAN L OLSCHEWSKE RNP
NPI 1952315228
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hickory, NC

Active since July 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
133 1ST AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 994-4544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 9, 2020, Feb 5, 2020, Jan 22, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Joan L Olschewske Rnp NPPES

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

JOAN L OLSCHEWSKE RNP (NPI 1952315228) is an individual family provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5012806) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952315228
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameJOAN L OLSCHEWSKECredential: RNP
Location Address133 1ST AVE SEHickory, NC 28602-3005
Mailing Address200 E 2nd AveGastonia, NC 28052-4358 · (704) 874-1904 · Fax (704) 864-7608
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 9, 2020
NPI 1952315228 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in NC · 5012806
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License F332027 (NY)
133 1ST AVE SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP019270813Blue Choice
Other109584BFPreferred Care

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joan L Olschewske Rnp 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 ID8628258365
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200310002472
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 2

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.

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
30 services13 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
28 services14 patients

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Family Medicine
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Social Worker (Clinical)
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Nurse Practitioner
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Internal Medicine
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Counselor (Mental Health)
133 1ST AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602

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 Joan Olschewske's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joan Olschewske is 1952315228. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2006.

Where is Joan Olschewske located?

Joan Olschewske practices at 133 1st Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 994-4544.

What is Joan Olschewske's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Joan Olschewske enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joan Olschewske 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 Joan Olschewske 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 2 other insurers list Joan Olschewske 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 Joan Olschewske was last updated on March 9, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.