Valerie A. Gaston
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 31 years
- Graduation year: 1990
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1013116961
Valerie A. Gaston MIDWIFE
Midwife
She is located at 810 Fairgrove Church Road in Hickory, NC 28602. Can help patients with the following: Birth Control Counseling, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding and Lactation, Gynecological Exam, Labor and Birth, Women's Health. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013116961. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 326-3809.
Conditions treated
Valerie Alayne Gaston, being an midwife, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Valerie A. Gaston.
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Fertility
- Group B Streptococcal Infection (GBS)
- Gynecological Exam
- Infant Care
- Labor and Birth
- Natural Birth
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- VBAC
- Women's Health
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Valerie A. Gaston as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of North Carolina
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
AmeriHealth Caritas Next
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Valerie A. Gaston is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Valerie A. Gaston is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm) .
Bills through: Catawba Valley Medical Center
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received from industry
- $42.16 in general payments (consulting fees, meals, travel, gifts, etc.) across 3 payments
Meals, travel & gifts
| Category | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Food and beverage | $42.16 | 3 |
Companies that paid this doctor
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Organon LLC | $24.00 | 2 |
| Biogen, Inc. | $18.16 | 1 |
Based on CMS Open Payments data collected as of Sep 10, 2026. This reflects only payments CMS classifies as reportable and published under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act - it is not a complete picture of every financial relationship, and it is not a comment on the quality of care Valerie A. Gaston provides.
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Valerie Alayne Gaston?
Valerie Alayne Gaston's office is located at 810 Fairgrove Church Road in Hickory, NC 28602.
Does Valerie Alayne Gaston accept insurance?
Valerie Alayne Gaston is listed in-network for 37 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter of North Carolina, AmeriHealth Caritas Next. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Valerie Alayne Gaston treat?
Valerie Alayne Gaston provides treatment for Birth Control Counseling, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding and Lactation, Gynecological Exam, Labor and Birth, Women's Health. For the full list see this list.