Quick answers
- Does Catherine L. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine L. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Catherine L. Nelson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 170 Original Medicare patients and 929 services for Catherine L. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Catherine L. Nelson's NPI number?
- 1235622515. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Catherine L. Nelson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 170 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 929 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)153 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)150 services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)102 services
- Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)74 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)71 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis39%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes27%
- Osteoporosis19%
Hospitals where Catherine L. Nelson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Catherine L. Nelson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Catherine L. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2810 16th St NEHickory, NC 28601 (828) 324‑0359
- 915 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 28602
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Catherine L. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DLP Frye Medical Group LLC122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DLP Frye Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235622515 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians