Quick answers
- Does Ariel H. Spencer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ariel H. Spencer 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 Ariel H. Spencer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 164 Original Medicare patients and 1,796 services for Ariel H. Spencer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ariel H. Spencer's NPI number?
- 1366017881. 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 Ariel H. Spencer, 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 | 164 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,796 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 85 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)649 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)487 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)333 services
- Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity (99496)136 services
- Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99345)53 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia69%
- Arthritis65%
- Depression61%
- Anxiety59%
Hospitals where Ariel H. Spencer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ariel H. Spencer 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.
- Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340021
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
Practice locations
Addresses where Ariel H. Spencer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 116 3rd St NW, Suite 102Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 855‑1192
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ariel H. Spencer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bowen Primary and Urgent Care PA12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bowen Primary and Urgent Care PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366017881 |
| 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