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ABILITY ORTHOPEDICS
NPI 1013137926
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies - Customized Equipment in Shelby, NC

Active since April 26, 2007
119 E GROVER ST, SHELBY, NC 28150(704) 482-5999(828) 326-9391 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ability Orthopedics NPPES

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

ABILITY ORTHOPEDICS (NPI 1013137926) is a healthcare organization registered as a customized equipment in Shelby, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization lists James P Rubel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013137926
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy332BC3200X
Legal Business NameJAMES P RUBEL
Location Address119 E GROVER STShelby, NC 28150-3803
Mailing AddressPo Box 9526Hickory, NC 28603-9526 · (828) 326-7161
Phone(704) 482-5999
Fax(828) 326-9391
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames P RubelOwner · (828) 326-7161
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1013137926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Customized EquipmentSuppliers
Taxonomy Code332BC3200X
Also ListedProsthetic/Orthotic SupplierTaxonomy 335E00000X
119 E GROVER ST, Shelby, NC 28150
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAbility Orthopedics

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7700567NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 8

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Ability Orthopedics carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Ability Orthopedics

DMEPOS supplier · Shelby, NCOperated by James P Rubel
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Ability Orthopedics agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20655893
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998
Supplier Location119 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150
Phone(704) 482-5999
Supplier Specialties
Orthotic Personnel Prosthetic Personnel

Medicare Product Categories

Orthoses: Custom Fabricated
Custom met pads, Custom heel pads, Custom heel spur pads
Orthoses: Prefabricated (Non-Custom Fabricated)
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories
Prosthetic bra, Surgical bra
Limb Prostheses
Prosthetic arms, Prosthetic feet, Prosthetic knees
Diabetic Shoes and Inserts
Shoes, Socks, Insoles
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 James P Rubel's NPI number?

The NPI number for James P Rubel is 1013137926. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2007. The provider is doing business as Ability Orthopedics.

Where is James P Rubel located?

James P Rubel is located at 119 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150. The listed phone number is (704) 482-5999.

What is James P Rubel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies, specializing in Customized Equipment, with taxonomy code 332BC3200X.

Does James P Rubel accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Ability Orthopedics accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does James P Rubel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list James P Rubel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James P Rubel was last updated on August 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.