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BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
NPI 1235372681
Surgery in Morganton, NC

Active since April 15, 2009
2209 S. STERLING ST., SUITE 530, MORGANTON, NC 28655(828) 580-4220(828) 580-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2026, Feb 13, 2025, Dec 17, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. NPPES

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

BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP, INC. (NPI 1235372681), doing business as Blue Ridge Surgery Valdese, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Morganton, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. The organization lists Patricia Moll, Svp-cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235372681
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameBLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Location Address2209 S. STERLING ST., SUITE 530Morganton, NC 28655
Mailing Address730 Malcolm Blvd Ste 100Connelly Springs, NC 28612-8079 · (828) 580-2250 · Fax (828) 580-2252
Phone(828) 580-4220
Fax(828) 580-4229
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPatricia MollSvp-cfo · (828) 580-5003
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1235372681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X
Also ListedThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Taxonomy 208G00000X
2209 S. STERLING ST., Morganton, NC 28655
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsBlue Ridge Surgery Valdese
Doing Business AsBlue Ridge Surgical Specialists

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

320

Medicare enrollment records show 320 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 19 practice at this address and 99 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 30

Diagnostic Radiology84
Nurse Practitioner61
Internal Medicine40
Family Practice25
Hospitalist20
Neurology13
Obstetrics/Gynecology12
Pulmonary Disease9
22 other specialties56

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 320
Patricia Amoako, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1770610370
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Shivashanker Balasingham, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1598996944
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Katherine Breiter, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1972702108
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6403
✔ PECOSSame address
Jonathan Brisson, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1780926691
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hayden Caraway, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1669116505
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Prathyusha Chalasani, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1235707647
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Trent Edwards, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1124606405
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Benjamin Field
Internal Medicine
NPI 1083030894
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Luigi Frugone Larrea, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1053379990
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Grossens, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1982711701
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Melissa Harris, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073172904
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thomas Kirkland, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1932526720
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rhett Mays, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1366617136
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Francia Mendez
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457225658
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rahul Patel
Hospitalist
NPI 1023710936
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOSSame address
Mary Robinson, F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336155050
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6403
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Wenimar Salvador, M.D.
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1477668523
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kasey Shallenburg, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1265018196
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Andrew Shannon, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1982823902
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lisa Mull, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033531421
2209 S STERLING ST STE 300
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 320 clinicians

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 Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. is 1235372681. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2009. The provider is doing business as Blue Ridge Surgery Valdese and Blue Ridge Surgical Specialists.

Where is Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. located?

Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. is located at 2209 S. Sterling St. Suite 530, Morganton, NC 28655. The listed phone number is (828) 580-4220.

What is Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 320 clinicians in 30 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc.. 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 Diagnostic Radiology (84), Nurse Practitioner (61) and Internal Medicine (40). Of these, 19 practice at this address and 99 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, 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 Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 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.