Elizabeth Van Buren, MD
NPI 1548883424 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Van Buren, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1548883424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548883424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2024-00960 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 3 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
- 2020-05-26
- Last updated
- 2025-01-10
- Certified
- 2025-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Van Buren's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Van Buren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548883424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Van Buren's specialty?
- Elizabeth Van Buren is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elizabeth Van Buren located?
- Elizabeth Van Buren's practice location on file with NPPES is 915 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602-4042.
- What is Elizabeth Van Buren's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Van Buren is (828) 345-0800.
- Does Elizabeth Van Buren accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Van Buren is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Van Buren's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Van Buren's NPI (1548883424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.