Joel C Kunze, PA - Medicare Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Joel C Kunze, PA is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant" in Hickory, North Carolina. He went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Michael Christopher Desantis Md, Desantis Family Practice and his current practice location is 10 3rd Ave Ne, Suite 500, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 304-6363.

Joel C Kunze is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 102190) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1265418586.

Contact Information

Joel C Kunze, PA
10 3rd Ave Ne, Suite 500,
Hickory, NC 28601-5044
(828) 304-6363
(828) 304-0033

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Provider's Profile

Full NameJoel C Kunze
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience28 Years
Location10 3rd Ave Ne, Hickory, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joel C Kunze attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265418586
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/05/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981651551
  • Enrollment ID: I20050405001428

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel C Kunze such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265418586NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363A00000XPhysician Assistant 102190 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gentiva Health ServicesHickory, NCHome health agency
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Michael Christopher Desantis Md46885755332
Desantis Family Practice89212838544

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joel C Kunze is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joel C Kunze, PA
10 3rd Ave Ne, Suite 500,
Hickory, NC 28601-5044

Ph: (828) 304-6363
Joel C Kunze, PA
10 3rd Ave Ne, Suite 500,
Hickory, NC 28601-5044

Ph: (828) 304-6363

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