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PAUL ALAN PACKARD CRNA
NPI 1952587693
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hickory, NC

Active since January 11, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 326-3809(828) 326-3371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Paul Alan Packard Crna NPPES

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

PAUL ALAN PACKARD CRNA (NPI 1952587693) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (R60668) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. He is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952587693
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL ALAN PACKARDCredential: CRNA
Location Address810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RDHickory, NC 28602-9617
Mailing Address810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602-9617 · (828) 326-3809 · Fax (828) 326-3371
Phone(828) 326-3809
Fax(828) 326-3371
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2009
✔ NPI 1952587693 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · R60668
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, Hickory, NC 28602
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare OSCAR/certification2606270NC
OtherP00744395NC · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid8053111NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.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

Paul Alan Packard Crna 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 ID6901980903
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080229000263

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Packard reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carolina Anesthesia Associates PA
22 mi
Anesthesiology
646 HARTNESS ROAD
Statesville, NC 28677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699723791 (704) 871-0081
Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc
41 mi
Anesthesiology
8800 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346649415 (704) 863-6000
Carolina Regional Anesthesia PLLC
108 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
205 PAGE RD
Pinehurst, NC 28374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 196 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891072609 (800) 951-7580

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 6

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
275 services264 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
34 services34 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
21 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
15 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Health Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelby, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340021
Location201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 · Cleveland 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

PATRICIA HICKLING-BECKMAN MIDWIFE
Advanced Practice Midwife
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
MR. MARCUS WHITFIELD OSBORNE LAT, ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, CVMC-CENTER FOR REHABILITATION
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-2272
VALERIE ALAYNE GASTON MIDWIFE
Advanced Practice Midwife
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
LESLEY LAUREN LODER NP
Nurse Practitioner
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Ambulance (Land Transport)
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
BRIAN L BADDERS LPT
Physical Therapist
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809
IDA LOUISE GOODNIGHT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 326-3809

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 Paul Packard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Packard is 1952587693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2008.

Where is Paul Packard located?

Paul Packard practices at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 326-3809.

What is Paul Packard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Paul Packard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Packard 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 organizations bill Medicare for Paul Packard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Packard reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Carolina Anesthesia Associates PA (Statesville, NC), Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc (Charlotte, NC) and Carolina Regional Anesthesia PLLC (Pinehurst, NC). Each 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 Paul Packard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Packard accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Paul Packard 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 Paul Packard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Packard is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Packard was last updated on October 6, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.