Quick answers
- Does Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar 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 Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 304 services for Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar's NPI number?
- 1417427188. 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 Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar, 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 | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 304 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)93 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)93 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)31 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)11 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 cholesterol66%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)57%
- Anxiety45%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
Hospitals where Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar 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.
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340014
- The Moses H. Cone Memorial HospitalGreensboro, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340091
Practice locations
Addresses where Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 N Elm StGreensboro, NC 27401 (336) 832‑7000
- 1750 Kernersville Medical PkwyKernersville, NC 27284 (336) 893‑1527
- 3333 Silas Creek PkwyWinston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 718‑7597
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Athena N. Pickenpack-Cousar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group, LLC2,430 clinicians in the group
- Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc406 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Greensboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greensboro, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417427188 |
| 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