Amy Rich, PA-C
NPI 1285668244 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amy Rich, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1285668244).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285668244
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00101434 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,596 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 1,025 | $102 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 243 | $61 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99347 | 156 | $36 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 91 | $103 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 49 | $113 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 173 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 614 | 70 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 543 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 426 | 53 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 401 | 54 |
| Metformin Hcl | 385 | 41 |
| Furosemide | 348 | 50 |
| Famotidine | 337 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1000 Brabham AveJacksonville, NC 28546-5003Phone: (910) 347-1515Fax: (910) 347-7982
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2025-08-29
- Certified
- 2025-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amy Rich's NPI number?
- Amy Rich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285668244, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amy Rich's specialty?
- Amy Rich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Amy Rich located?
- Amy Rich's practice location on file with NPPES is 116 3rd St Nw Ste 102, Hickory, NC 28601-6137.
- What is Amy Rich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amy Rich is (828) 855-1192.
- Does Amy Rich accept Medicare?
- Amy Rich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amy Rich's NPI active?
- Yes — Amy Rich's NPI (1285668244) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.