Athena Pickenpack-Cousar, NP
NPI 1417427188 · Nurse Practitioner · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Athena Pickenpack-Cousar, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1417427188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417427188
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5011168 (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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
257 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 93 | $114 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 31 | $144 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $52 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 194 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 73 | 25 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 68 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Myristatebrand: Xtampza Er | 66 | 22 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 52 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$515 across 9 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-11-26
- Last updated
- 2021-09-20
- Certified
- 2021-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's NPI number?
- Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417427188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's specialty?
- Athena Pickenpack-Cousar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Athena Pickenpack-Cousar located?
- Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401-1004.
- What is Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Athena Pickenpack-Cousar is (336) 832-1000.
- Does Athena Pickenpack-Cousar accept Medicare?
- Athena Pickenpack-Cousar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's NPI active?
- Yes — Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's NPI (1417427188) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.