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WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER INC
NPI 1245162957
Clinic/Center - Rural Health in Linville, NC

Active since May 29, 2026CLIA 34D0978967 · Microscopy
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230, LINVILLE, NC 28646(828) 737-7711(828) 737-7713 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Watauga Medical Center Inc NPPES

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

WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER INC (NPI 1245162957) is a healthcare organization registered as a rural health in Linville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2026. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through October 9, 2028 and lists Emily Edwards, Director Medical Staff Relations, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245162957
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QR1300X
Legal Business NameWATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER INC
Location Address436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230Linville, NC 28646
Mailing AddressPo Box 2600Boone, NC 28607-2600 · (828) 262-4133 · Fax (828) 262-4103
Phone(828) 737-7711
Fax(828) 737-7713
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEmily EdwardsDirector Medical Staff Relations · (828) 262-4133
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1245162957 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Rural HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QR1300X
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Linville, NC 28646
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Other Names 1

Other NameUnc Health Appalachian

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D0978967

Watauga Medical Center, Inc D/B/A Unc Health Appalachian · Linville, NC
Active · expires Oct 9, 2028
CLIA Number34D0978967
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 10, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 9, 2028
Laboratory DirectorElizabeth C. Mckeon
Laboratory Phone(828) 737-7711
Laboratory LocationWatauga Medical Center, Inc D/B/A Unc Health Appalachian436 Hospital Dr, Ste 230, Linville, NC 28646
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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.

WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 210
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7650
MRS. ELLA T MARKLAND FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7711
CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC.
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7865
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 210
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7650
JESSICA INGRAM FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7711
DR. JESSICA MCGUIRE BUCHANAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7476
JAYNIE DEPUTY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7711
CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
436 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 230
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7711

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 Watauga Medical Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Watauga Medical Center Inc is 1245162957. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2026. The provider is also known as UNC Health Appalachian.

Where is Watauga Medical Center Inc located?

Watauga Medical Center Inc is located at 436 Hospital Drive Suite 230, Linville, NC 28646. The listed phone number is (828) 737-7711.

What is Watauga Medical Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Rural Health, with taxonomy code 261QR1300X.

Does Watauga Medical Center Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 34D0978967) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 9, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Watauga Medical Center Inc was last updated on June 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.