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WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NPI 1003274994
Internal Medicine in Norton, VA

Active since February 05, 2016CLIA Certified · 6 labs
601 COMMONWEALTH DR, NORTON, VA 24273(276) 679-6028(276) 679-6713 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Apr 1, 2019, Feb 5, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. (NPI 1003274994), doing business as Ballad Health Medical Associates, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Norton, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. The organization holds 6 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Cindy L Hallford, Director Of Professional Billing, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003274994
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameWELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
Location Address601 COMMONWEALTH DRNorton, VA 24273-4053
Mailing Address105 W Stone Dr, Suite 6aKingsport, TN 37660-3365 · (423) 408-7220 · Fax (423) 408-7405
Phone(276) 679-6028
Fax(276) 679-6713
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCindy L HallfordDirector Of Professional Billing · (423) 408-7220
Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1003274994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
601 COMMONWEALTH DR, Norton, VA 24273
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBallad Health Medical Associates

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

958

Medicare enrollment records show 958 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 37 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 50

Nurse Practitioner293
Internal Medicine99
Family Practice69
Neurology64
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)63
Hospitalist51
Psychiatry35
General Surgery33
42 other specialties251

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 958
Chasity Collins, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1558025874
601 COMMONWEALTH DR
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-6028
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Wendy Rumley, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407082423
601 COMMONWEALTH DR
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-6028
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Heather Penniman, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1134648918
482 HAWTHORNE DR NE
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 437-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Kelley Mayden, AOCNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1871526194
671 HIGHWAY 58 E
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-5874
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Nicholas Cook, M.D.
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1114015989
671 HIGHWAY 58 E
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-5874
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
John Khuu, M.D.
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1063639011
671 HIGHWAY 58 E
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-5874
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Kristin Sturgill
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144918814
671 HIGHWAY 58 E
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-5874
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
April Wallace, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427564079
671 HIGHWAY 58 E
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-5874
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Maurice Nida, DO
Internal Medicine
NPI 1285601344
295 WHARTON LN
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0321
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
James Raj, MD
Otolaryngology
NPI 1063496941
295 WHARTON LN NE
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0321
✔ PECOS1.2 mi
Shadi Nakhla, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1134414196
310 3RD ST NE
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-9100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.4 mi
Jonathan Hutchins, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1255873956
310 3RD ST NE
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-9100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.4 mi
Samuel Deel, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1568625127
338 COEBURN AVE SW
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Charles Begley, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1679519698
102 15TH ST NW SUITE 303
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 439-1280
✔ PECOS2.5 mi
John Hereford, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1619931557
102 15TH ST NW STE 301
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 439-1470
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Kelly Coches, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1386174290
100 15TH ST NW
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-3488
✔ PECOS2.6 mi
Lauren Burns, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1821448234
96 15TH ST NW STE 104
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0321
✔ PECOS2.6 mi
Kyle Ward, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1831487222
96 15TH ST NW STE 104
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0321
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.6 mi
Gregory Brewer, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1285621870
1490 PARK AVE NW STE 3C
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0252
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Alli Delp, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1992155303
1490 PARK AVE NW STE 3
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-8890
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
See all 958 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 6

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 49D2035851

Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Norton, VA
Active · expires Sep 9, 2027
CLIA Number49D2035851
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 10, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 9, 2027
Laboratory DirectorWendy N. Rumley
Laboratory Phone(276) 679-6028
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates, Inc Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates601 Commonwealth Drive, Norton, VA 24273
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 44D2037253

Wellmont Medical Associates Inc Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Bristol, TN
Active · expires Jul 1, 2027
CLIA Number44D2037253
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 2, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 1, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. David E. Thompson
Laboratory Phone(423) 408-7220
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates Inc Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates350 Blountville Hwy Suite 205, Bristol, TN 37620
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 44D1024576

Wellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Kingsport, TN
Active · expires Apr 14, 2028
CLIA Number44D1024576
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 15, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 14, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Robert D. Saunders
Laboratory Phone(423) 224-3220
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates105 West Park Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 44D1058585

Wellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Kingsport, TN
Active · expires Oct 2, 2027
CLIA Number44D1058585
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 3, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 2, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Amanda K. Light
Laboratory Phone(423) 230-4660
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates2204 Pavilion Drive, Ste 310, Kingsport, TN 37660
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Compliance 49D2111663

Wellmont Medical Associates Inc Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Norton, VA
Active · expires Dec 27, 2026
CLIA Number49D2111663
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 28, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 27, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKimberly M. Helms
Laboratory Phone(276) 679-5874
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates Inc Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates671 Hwy 58 East, Norton, VA 24273
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Certificate of Waiver 44D2006124

Wellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Kingsport, TN
Active · expires Dec 7, 2026
CLIA Number44D2006124
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 8, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 7, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDr. Marta J. Wayt
Laboratory Phone(423) 723-2030
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates111 W Stone Dr, Suite 200, Kingsport, TN 37660
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. is 1003274994. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2016. The provider is doing business as Ballad Health Medical Associates.

Where is Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. located?

Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. is located at 601 Commonwealth Dr, Norton, VA 24273. The listed phone number is (276) 679-6028.

What is Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 958 clinicians in 50 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (293), Internal Medicine (99) and Family Practice (69). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 37 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 6 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.