Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joel C. Kunze work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel C. Kunze at 2 hospitals: Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joel C. Kunze see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Hickory, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joel C. Kunze's specialty?
- Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
- Does Joel C. Kunze accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel C. Kunze accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Joel C. Kunze?
- (828) 304-6363, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joel C. Kunze's NPI number?
- 1265418586. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joel C. Kunze works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel C. Kunze at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340143
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel C. Kunze is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 10 3rd Ave NE, Suite 500Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 304‑6363
- 1265 21st St NEHickory, NC 28601 (828) 328‑2006
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel C. Kunze as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Desantis Family Practice4 clinicians in the group
- Michael Christopher Desantis MD3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265418586 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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