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DR. SIMBISO RANGA M.D.
NPI 1225204191
Hospitalist in Sylva, NC

Active since May 01, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
68 HOSPITAL RD, SYLVA, NC 28779(828) 586-7428(828) 586-7427 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Simbiso Ranga M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SIMBISO RANGA M.D. (NPI 1225204191) is an individual hospitalist provider in Sylva, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200801337) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225204191
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SIMBISO RANGACredential: M.D.
Location Address68 HOSPITAL RDSylva, NC 28779-2722
Mailing AddressPo Box 35Sylva, NC 28779-0035 · (828) 586-7428 · Fax (828) 586-7427
Phone(828) 586-7428
Fax(828) 586-7427
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1225204191 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200801337
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 200801337 (NC)
68 HOSPITAL RD, Sylva, NC 28779
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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

Dr. Simbiso Ranga M.d. 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 ID2860560182
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081014000075
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 Simbiso Ranga reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
39 mi
Surgery
80 PEACHTREE RD STE 210
Asheville, NC 28803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578342861 (828) 378-5600
Fhpg, LLC
187 mi
Family Medicine
522 ALLEN ST STE 203
Troy, NC 27371
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 333 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952830432 (910) 571-5170
Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc.
194 mi
Internal Medicine
104 POMONA DR
Greensboro, NC 27407
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 691 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528664596 (336) 890-2474
Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC
282 mi
Hematology & Oncology
75 EMERSON BAY RD STE 104
Carolina Shores, NC 28467
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801565684 (910) 667-4283
Brunswick Community Hospital, LLC
296 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
240 HOSPITAL DR NE
Bolivia, NC 28422
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 639 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669725198 (910) 755-8121

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
718 services294 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
121 services120 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
64 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Salisbury, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340015
Location612 Mocksville AveSalisbury, NC 28144 · Rowan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Supply, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340158
Location1 Medical Center Dr PO Box 139Supply, NC 28462 · Brunswick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Matthews, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340171
Location1500 Matthews Twnshp Prkwy Box 3310Matthews, NC 28106 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340190
Location8201 Healthcare LoopCharlotte, NC 28215 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Pender Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Burgaw, NC
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number341307
Location507 E Fremont StBurgaw, NC 28425 · Pender County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28779 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

CHRISTY RICE SLP
General Acute Care Hospital
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7000
HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC.
General Acute Care Hospital
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7000
GAVIN HOPKINS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7000
HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC.
General Acute Care Hospital
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7000
MRS. CORTNEY HOLLAND PATRICK PHARMD
Pharmacist
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 371-2603
CASEY BIERMAN DPT
Physical Therapist
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7000
MICHELLE SCIFERES PT
Rehabilitation Hospital
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7000
DONNA DOUGLASS MURRAY OT
Occupational Therapist
68 HOSPITAL RD
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7235

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 Simbiso Ranga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Simbiso Ranga is 1225204191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2008.

Where is Simbiso Ranga located?

Simbiso Ranga practices at 68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 586-7428.

What is Simbiso Ranga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Simbiso Ranga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Simbiso Ranga 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 Simbiso Ranga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Simbiso Ranga reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC (Asheville, NC), Fhpg, LLC (Troy, NC), Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc. (Greensboro, NC), Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC (Carolina Shores, NC) and Brunswick Community Hospital, LLC (Bolivia, NC). 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 Simbiso Ranga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Simbiso Ranga affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Simbiso Ranga is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center and Pender Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Simbiso Ranga was last updated on July 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.