Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar, NP

Nurse Practitioner · Greensboro, NC

  • NPI 1417427188
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 N Elm St
Greensboro, NC 274011004
(336) 832-1000
Mailing address
Po Box 1737
Jamestown, NC 272821737

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 20, 2021
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #5011168

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417427188. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
148
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,681
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 54 28 $79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 52 27 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 28 15 $53
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 14 12 $64

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Greensboro Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$515
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $246.83
Medtronic, INC. 1 $155.19
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $43.45
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $25.63
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics INC. 1 $18.90
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $13.62
Gilead Sciences, INC. 1 $11.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$504
Education
$12

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
369
Patients
100
Total drug cost
$34,108
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 67 23 $871
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 50 19 $1,287
Xtampza ER (Oxycodone Myristate) Brand 30 13 $27,392
Gabapentin Generic 29 11 $373
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 29 0 $480
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 26 0 $297
Methadone Hcl Generic 22 0 $776
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 18 0 $276
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 0 $246
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 16 0 $153

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's medical specialty?
Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar practices Nurse Practitioner in Greensboro, NC.
Where does Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar practice?
Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar practices at 1200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 274011004. Office phone: 3368321000.
What is Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's NPI?
Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417427188, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Athena Pickenpack-Cousar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.