Provider Profile
Amy R. Rich, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Amy Rich
Amy R. Rich, PA-C is a physician assistant practicing in Hickory, NC. According to Medicare claims data, Amy cared for 565 Medicare patients across 1,596 services. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes.
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Education & Training
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Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 855-1192
- Email not available
Practice Locations
116 3RD ST NW STE 102
Hickory, NC 28601
1000 Brabham Ave
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,596 services · 565 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
1,025 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
243 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | Office visit | 99347 |
156 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
91 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99344 |
49 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity | Office visit | 99496 |
17 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | Billing code | G0438 |
15 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Other physician assistants in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Amy R. Rich specialize in?
Amy R. Rich is a physician assistant in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Amy R. Rich located?
Amy R. Rich is listed at 116 3Rd St Nw Ste 102, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Amy R. Rich's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 855-1192. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Amy R. Rich's NPI number?
Amy R. Rich's National Provider Identifier is 1285668244. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Amy R. Rich train?
Amy R. Rich attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Amy R. Rich been practicing?
Amy R. Rich has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Amy R. Rich do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Amy R. Rich the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Amy R. Rich confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Amy R. Rich. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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