Active NPI 1770717266 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Bettina Eckard

Nurse Practitioner • Hickory, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Bettina Eckard is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Bettina Eckard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101.

Bettina Eckard is affiliated with Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older), subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1899 Tate Blvd Se Ste 2101

Hickory, NC 286024200

Telephone 8283277788

Fax 8283270112

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, Pa Facility NPI 1689673279

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs +9.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 8.2 Yrs

State Avg: 10.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

52 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (4565 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Eckard (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Hickory Specialty Average (8.2 Years) 8.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)	12	12	$900.00	$233.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	48	37	$255.00	$96.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	59	49	$255.00	$83.80
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	38	34	$175.00	$58.59
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$495.00	$161.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	20	$175.00	$59.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	70	53	$254.23	$87.46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	28	$172.94	$60.71
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	16	16	$256.75	$89.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$489.11	$165.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$209.00	$89.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$142.00	$61.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	124	$176.06	$59.30
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	31	21	$640.00	$183.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-13

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License NC 5004363

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates Pa

2810 16th St Ne, Hickory, NC 286019600

Phone: 8283277700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Dr. David Harvey , MD

Specialist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kevin Harned , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1457444853

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 13, 2025

Registered at 1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101, HICKORY, NC 286024200 (Tel: 8283277788)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2018

Registered at 1350 S KINGS DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 282072134

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 08, 2018

Nurse Practitioner (License #5004363 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location September 21, 2018

Registered at 1350 S KINGS DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 282072134 (Tel: 7044464490)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2018

Registered at 1350 S. KINGS DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 21, 2018

Recorded as BETTINA ECKARD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 21, 2018

Nurse Practitioner (License #152071 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active November 18, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 18, 2016

Registered at 810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, HICKORY, NC 286029617 (Tel: 8283263855)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 18, 2016

Registered at 810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, HICKORY, NC 286029617 (Tel: 8283263855)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 18, 2016

Recorded as BETTINA ECKARD, NP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2016

Nurse Practitioner (License #152071 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 12, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770717266

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 12, 2009

Last Update: August 13, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1350 S Kings Dr

Charlotte, NC 282072134

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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