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ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES
NPI 1023072352
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Erie, PA

Active since April 13, 2006
3317 LIBERTY ST, ERIE, PA 16508(814) 868-8531(814) 866-1439 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Arthritis Associates NPPES

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

ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES (NPI 1023072352) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Erie, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Charles Gregory Herbst, Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023072352
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES
Location Address3317 LIBERTY STErie, PA 16508-2558
Mailing Address3317 Liberty StErie, PA 16508-2558 · (814) 868-8531 · Fax (814) 866-1439
Phone(814) 868-8531
Fax(814) 866-1439
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCharles Gregory HerbstPartner · (814) 868-8531
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 2017
✔ NPI 1023072352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
3317 LIBERTY ST, Erie, PA 16508
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE 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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Arthritis Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Edward Engel, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1154317261
3317 LIBERTY ST
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-8531
✔ PECOSSame address
Charles Herbst, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1437145737
3317 LIBERTY ST
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-8531
✔ PECOSSame address
Meghan Prather, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275256182
3317 LIBERTY ST
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-8531
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kathe Bryson, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1043206303
3317 LIBERTY ST
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-8531
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Leeza Patel, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1881034841
3317 LIBERTY ST
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-8531
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Arthritis Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arthritis Associates is 1023072352. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2006.

Where is Arthritis Associates located?

Arthritis Associates is located at 3317 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16508. The listed phone number is (814) 868-8531.

What is Arthritis Associates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Arthritis Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arthritis Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Arthritis Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Arthritis Associates. 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 Rheumatology (4) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 5 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arthritis Associates was last updated on October 9, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.