PENNY J0 HAMILTON-GAERTNER MD
NPI 1205899093
Emergency Medicine in Raleigh, NC

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3000 NEW BERN AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27610(843) 237-3378(843) 237-5073 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Penny J0 Hamilton-gaertner Md NPPES

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

PENNY J0 HAMILTON-GAERTNER MD (NPI 1205899093) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9701384) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Lenoir Health Care, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205899093
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NamePENNY J0 HAMILTON-GAERTNERCredential: MD
Location Address3000 NEW BERN AVERaleigh, NC 27610-1231
Mailing AddressPo Box 60968Charlotte, NC 28260-0968 · (843) 237-3378 · Fax (843) 237-5073
Fax(843) 237-5073
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2024
✔ NPI 1205899093 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 9701384✔ Licensed in SC · 91728
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
3000 NEW BERN AVE, Raleigh, NC 27610

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 114 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350Columbia, SC 29203-6896 · Phone (803) 434-1663 · Fax (803) 434-3894

Other Identifiers 4

Other930076007NC · Railroad
Medicaid8911661NC
Other11661NC · Bcbs
MedicaidQ0138ASC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Penny J0 Hamilton-gaertner Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5193786754
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041026000958
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Penny Hamilton-gaertner reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
3000 NEW BERN AVE
Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
800 TILGHMAN DR
Dunn, NC 28334
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 373 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
500 JEFFERSON ST
Whiteville, NC 28472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
10628 PARK RD
Charlotte, NC 28210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 230 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
115 N SUMTER ST STE 315
Sumter, SC 29150
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
  • 1,466 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
172 services171 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
171 services161 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
56 services54 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
49 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unc Lenoir Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Kinston, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340027
Location100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501 · Lenoir County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Raleigh, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340069
Location3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340075
Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Elizabeth City, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340109
Location1144 N Road StElizabeth City, NC 27909 · Pasquotank County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cary, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340173
Location1900 Kildare Farm RoadCary, NC 27518 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27610 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Hospitalist
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Social Worker (Clinical)
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Social Worker (Clinical)
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Internal Medicine
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Speech-Language Pathologist
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Anesthesiology
3000 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610

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 Penny Hamilton-gaertner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Penny Hamilton-gaertner is 1205899093. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is Penny Hamilton-gaertner located?

Penny Hamilton-gaertner practices at 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610. The listed phone number is (843) 237-3378.

What is Penny Hamilton-gaertner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Penny Hamilton-gaertner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Penny Hamilton-gaertner is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Penny Hamilton-gaertner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Penny Hamilton-gaertner reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Wake Emergency Physicians PA (Raleigh, NC), The Carolinas Emergency Group, PLLC (Dunn, NC), Columbus Emergency Group LLC (Whiteville, NC), Emergency Medicine Physicians Of Mecklenburg County, PLLC (Charlotte, NC) and Palmetto Health - University Of South Carolina Medical Group (Sumter, SC). Each 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 Penny Hamilton-gaertner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Penny Hamilton-gaertner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Penny Hamilton-gaertner is affiliated with Unc Lenoir Health Care, Wakemed, Raleigh Campus, Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center and Wakemed, Cary Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Penny Hamilton-gaertner was last updated on April 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.