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DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC
NPI 1053682146
Pharmacy - Specialty Pharmacy in Durham, NC

Active since January 20, 2012
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR RM N44, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 613-2000(919) 613-2076 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2026, Jul 11, 2022, Jul 19, 2018 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Duke University Health System Inc NPPES

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

DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC (NPI 1053682146), doing business as Duke Cancer Center Specialty Pharmacy, is a healthcare organization registered as a specialty pharmacy in Durham, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2012. The organization lists Nga Thach, Chief Of Staff, Finance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053682146
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336S0011X
Legal Business NameDUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC
Location Address20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR RM N44Durham, NC 27710-2000
Mailing AddressPo Box 110566Durham, NC 27709-5566 · (919) 620-4855 · Fax (919) 620-4921
Phone(919) 613-2000
Fax(919) 613-2076
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNga ThachChief Of Staff, Finance · (919) 613-8902
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1053682146 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Specialty PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336S0011X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CT · PCN0003413✔ Licensed in VA · 0214002057✔ Licensed in WV · MO05661186
Definition
A pharmacy that dispenses generally low volume and high cost medicinal preparations to patients who are undergoing intensive therapies for illnesses that are generally chronic, complex and potentially life threatening. Often these therapies require specialized delivery and administration.
Also ListedPharmacyTaxonomy 333600000X · License PHNR001366 (GA)
Also ListedPharmacy · Clinic PharmacyTaxonomy 3336C0002X · License 11176 (NC)
Also ListedPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacyTaxonomy 3336C0003X · License NP001082 (PA)
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR RM N44, Durham, NC 27710
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDuke Cancer Center Specialty Pharmacy

Other Identifiers 2

Other2133415Pk
Medicaid0326847NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Duke University Health System Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by November 30, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateNorth CarolinaEnrollment IDO20120719000217DME · PharmacyDue dateNovember 30, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 5

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Duke Cancer Center Specialty Pharma carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Duke Cancer Center Specialty Pharma

DMEPOS supplier · Durham, NCOperated by Duke University Health System Inc
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Duke Cancer Center Specialty Pharma 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)20633945
Medicare Participant SinceApril 1, 1999
Supplier Location20 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710
Phone(919) 613-2000
Supplier Specialties
Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Epoetin
Epoetin is a man-made version of human erythropoietin (EPO)
Immunosuppressive Drugs
Immunosuppressive drugs require dosage, frequency, and route of administration to prevent or treat the rejection of an organ transplant
Nebulizer Drugs
Albuterol, levalbuterol, and metaproterenol are all short-acting bronchodilators with beta-adrenergic stimulatory effect
Oral Anticancer Drugs
FDA anticancer drugs
Oral Antiemetic Drugs
FDA antiemetic drugs
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. COLIN IAN SHEFFIELD PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
20 DUKE MEDICINE CIR RM N44
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 613-1903

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 Duke University Health System Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Duke University Health System Inc is 1053682146. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2012. The provider is doing business as Duke Cancer Center Specialty Pharmacy.

Where is Duke University Health System Inc located?

Duke University Health System Inc is located at 20 Duke Medicine Cir Rm N44, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 613-2000.

What is Duke University Health System Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Specialty Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336S0011X.

Is Duke University Health System Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Duke University Health System Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Duke University Health System Inc's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare DME enrollment for this organization (North Carolina, Pharmacy) is due for revalidation by November 30, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Does Duke University Health System Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Duke Cancer Center Specialty Pharma accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Duke University Health System Inc accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and 37 other insurers list Duke University Health System Inc 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 Duke University Health System Inc was last updated on October 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 days 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.