Ekta Pacholec, PA, MMS
NPI 1578074043 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ekta Pacholec, PA, MMS is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1578074043).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578074043
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA, MMS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0010-12191 (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 tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
121 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 86 | $85 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 19 | $144 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $112 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-10-23
- Last updated
- 2026-04-10
- Certified
- 2026-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ekta Pacholec's NPI number?
- Ekta Pacholec's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578074043, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ekta Pacholec's specialty?
- Ekta Pacholec is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ekta Pacholec located?
- Ekta Pacholec's practice location on file with NPPES is 1202 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601-3760.
- What is Ekta Pacholec's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ekta Pacholec is (828) 322-4340.
- Does Ekta Pacholec accept Medicare?
- Ekta Pacholec is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ekta Pacholec's NPI active?
- Yes — Ekta Pacholec's NPI (1578074043) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.