Hospital Overall Rating: 1 / 5
Facility Security Measures Score: %88
READM Group Measure Score: %100

Frye Regional Medical Center

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Last updated on April 30, 2025

Acute Care Hospitals
North Carolina
Hickory
355
1700

Birthing Friendly:
Emergency Service:
Hospital Overall Rating: 1 / 5
Facility Security Measures Score: %88
READM Group Measure Score: %100

Frye Regional Medical Center, founded in 1911, is a 355-bed acute care hospital in Hickory, North Carolina. Major specialties include cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, and women’s health. Notably, it is an American Heart Association Mission Lifeline STEMI Receiving Facility.

NPI Number : 1356418610

Ownership : Proprietary

Hospital Type : Acute Care Hospitals

420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

+1 828-315-5000

www.fryemedctr.com

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Frye Regional Medical Center Departments

Anesthesia

Anesthesiology

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Pulmonary Medicine

Radiology

Speech Language Therapy

Frye Regional Medical Center Visiting Hours

Department	Online Visitation	Phone Scheduling	Walk-in Visits	Same-day Visits	Visiting Hours
Emergency Department					00:00-23:59
Inpatient Care					08:00-20:00
Outpatient Services					08:00-20:00
Women´s Health / Birthing Center					00:00-23:59

Frye Regional Medical Center Doctors

Anesthesia Doctors

Dr. Cna Terry Wellman

NPI: 1013997402
Graduation Year: 1995

Dr. Cna Robert Hartman

NPI: 1073593646
Graduation Year: 2001

Dr. James Gavach

NPI: 1750499232
Graduation Year: 2002

Dr. Cna Katherine Dellinger

NPI: 1033273636
Graduation Year: 2006

Dr. Cna Melissa Thomas

NPI: 1467603290
Graduation Year: 2008

Dr. Cna Michael Nevitt

NPI: 1588989040
Graduation Year: 2009

Anesthesiology Doctors

Dr. Christopher Lariscy

NPI: 1407836125
Graduation Year: 1990

Dr. Md Donald Brown

NPI: 1013997709
Graduation Year: 1992

Dr. Md Paul Lafavore

NPI: 1568442762
Graduation Year: 1992

Dr. Md Thomas Moore

NPI: 1225018435
Graduation Year: 1992

Dr. Md Ronald Gildersleeve

NPI: 1437133626
Graduation Year: 1993

Dr. Md Taylor Austin

NPI: 1265519755
Graduation Year: 2004

Frye Regional Medical Center Information

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Fee
Imaging and Radiology	3D Mammogram Screening (Tomosynthesis)	$259
Imaging and Radiology	MRI with and without Contrast	$1,128
Lab Work and Drug Testing	CBC No Diff (Complete Blood Count)	$19

Payment Plans

Payment Option	Availability
Credit Card
Debit Card
Apple Pay
Bank Account (ACH)
Insurance (Most plans)
Medicare
Financial Assistance (Sliding scale/charity care)
Payment Plan
Cash at Facility

Frye Regional Medical Center Accepted Insurance Companies

Medicare

Medicaid

Amerihealth Caritas

WellCare

United Healthcare

Healthlink

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award Title	Awarding Body	Year
General Staff	Mercy Award	Duke LifePoint	2025
General Hospital	Innovation Award	N/A	2025
Cardiology	Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Gold Plus Achievement	American Heart Association	2023
Cardiology	Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI Gold Achievement	American Heart Association	2023
Nursing	DAISY Award	DAISY Foundation	2025

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department / Service (A-Z)	Support Option
Charity Care Discount	Financial Assistance
Eligibility Screening Services	Insurance Guidance
Uninsured Discount	Discounted Charges

Statistics

This Hospital vs City Average

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Google Rating (0 - 5)

This Hospital vs State Average

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Places within 5 km of Frye Regional Medical Center

Food and Restaurant

0.3 km

Olde Hickory Station

4.5

American, Bakery, Deli

0.8 km

Backstreets Bar & Grill

4.3

American, Bar, Grill

Pharmacies

0.2 km

Medical Center Pharmacy

4.8

Immunizations, Drive-Thru, Durable Medical Equipment, Free Delivery

1.0 km

CVS Pharmacy 3563

3.7

Prescription Delivery, 24-Hour Service, Immunizations

Taxi and Transportation

0.4 km

Abby Cab Company

4.7

Taxi, Non-emergency medical transportation, Airport transfers

Working Hours

Emergency Department

24 hours

Department Phones

Department	Phone
Billing	+1 855 246 6883
Human Resources	+1 828 315 3168
Medical Records	+1 828 315 3115

Language and Translation Services

English