Quick answers
- Does Sean L. Pacholec accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sean L. Pacholec 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 Sean L. Pacholec see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 244 Original Medicare patients and 696 services for Sean L. Pacholec. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sean L. Pacholec's NPI number?
- 1558859629. 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 Sean L. Pacholec, 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 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 696 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)200 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)197 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)126 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)112 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)47 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Anxiety50%
- Depression48%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
Hospitals where Sean L. Pacholec works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sean L. Pacholec 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.
- 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 Sean L. Pacholec is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 (828) 326‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sean L. Pacholec as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catawba Valley Medical Center104 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catawba Valley Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558859629 |
| 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