Joan Olschewske, RNP
NPI 1952315228 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joan Olschewske, RNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1952315228).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952315228
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5012806 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
58 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 30 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 28 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$10 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 132 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 122 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 101 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 100 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 89 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 88 | 27 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 8 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
- 2006-07-29
- Last updated
- 2020-03-09
- Certified
- 2020-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joan Olschewske's NPI number?
- Joan Olschewske's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952315228, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joan Olschewske's specialty?
- Joan Olschewske is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joan Olschewske located?
- Joan Olschewske's practice location on file with NPPES is 133 1st Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602-3005.
- What is Joan Olschewske's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joan Olschewske is (828) 994-4544.
- Does Joan Olschewske accept Medicare?
- Joan Olschewske is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joan Olschewske's NPI active?
- Yes — Joan Olschewske's NPI (1952315228) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.