Active NPI 1285668244 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Amy R. Rich , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Hickory, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Amy Rich, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1991, Amy Rich delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 116 3RD ST NW STE 102.

Amy Rich maintains professional affiliations with Drx High Point Pllc, Bowen Primary And Urgent Care Pa, Wilmington Health Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, 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

116 3rd St Nw Ste 102

Hickory, NC 286016137

Telephone 8288551192

Fax 8283580832

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Bowen Primary & Urgent Care Pa Facility NPI 1003956079

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +21.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.6 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

132 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (9374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

51.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rich (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Hickory Specialty Average (13.6 Years) 13.6 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
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	1,025	186	$225.26	$101.52
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	243	122	$153.00	$61.20
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	156	88	$98.00	$36.29
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	91	91	$175.00	$103.32
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	49	49	$495.00	$113.42
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	17	14	$250.00	$222.63
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	15	15	$200.00	$131.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	1,048	202	$225.26	$103.37
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	141	92	$98.01	$36.38
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	123	74	$153.00	$61.89
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes	77	60	$288.00	$151.00
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	76	76	$175.00	$103.81
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	70	70	$493.21	$116.84
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	30	30	$200.00	$132.90
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	22	22	$75.00	$41.91
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	19	14	$60.00	$33.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99336 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes	617	143	$206.50	$109.88
99337 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 60 minutes	237	98	$297.42	$157.50
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	156	47	$225.38	$104.30
99335 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 25 minutes	150	82	$145.16	$77.88
99334 Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes	83	59	$99.98	$49.31
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes	52	29	$288.00	$144.65
99327 New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour	46	46	$310.00	$150.16
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	40	40	$175.00	$106.23
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	35	35	$200.00	$135.95
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	24	18	$153.00	$67.89
99328 New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 75 minutes	19	19	$390.00	$177.61
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	17	15	$98.00	$44.51
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	16	16	$495.00	$146.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99336 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes	282	106	$205.25	$111.56
99337 Established patient assisted living visit, typically 60 minutes	194	93	$294.96	$159.72
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	95	95	$175.00	$109.10
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	50	27	$224.60	$106.33
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes	25	18	$308.36	$147.21
99334 Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$100.00	$49.46
99327 New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour	18	18	$310.00	$153.17
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	11	$75.00	$43.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	723	121	$100.00	$36.49
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	294	97	$125.00	$56.42
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	111	111	$200.00	$106.82
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	66	30	$175.00	$50.46
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	58	16	$300.00	$128.46
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes	36	36	$150.00	$74.84
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	20	18	$150.00	$74.72
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	15	15	$250.00	$136.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-29

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 00101434

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

970016955 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wilmington Health Pllc

1000 Brabham Ln, Jacksonville, NC 285465003

Phone: 9103411540

Drx High Point Pllc

1231 Eastchester Dr, High Point, NC 272653102

Phone: 3368844050

Wilmington Health Pllc

1202 Medical Ctr Dr, Wilmington, NC 284017307

Phone: 9103411540

Bowen Primary And Urgent Care Pa

116 3rd St Nw, Hickory, NC 286016137

Phone: 8288551192

Wilmington Health Pllc

1222 Medical Ctr Dr, Wilmington, NC 284017307

Phone: 9103411540

Drx High Point Pllc

2913 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 276097841

Phone: 9198994000

Secondary Practice Locations

1000 Brabham Ave

Jacksonville, NC 285465003

Phone: 9103471515

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2024

Registered at 116 3RD ST NW STE 102, HICKORY, NC 286016137 (Tel: 8288551192)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 20, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 2268, HICKORY, NC 286032268 (Tel: 8288551192)

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NPI Profile Active February 01, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 01, 2013

Registered at 624 QUAKER LN, SUITE 208C, HIGH POINT, NC 272623832 (Tel: 3368022085)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2013

Registered at 1701 WESTCHESTER DR, STE 850, HIGH POINT, NC 272627254 (Tel: 3368022536)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 01, 2013

Recorded as AMY RICH, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 01, 2013

Physician Assistant (License #00101434 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285668244

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 10, 2006

Last Update: August 29, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2268

Hickory, NC 286032268

Phone: 8288551192

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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