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DR. SUSAN VETTICHIRA MD
NPI 1265403760
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Morehead City, NC

Active since February 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
147 HIGHWAY 24, HESTRON PLAZA, SUITE 102, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 726-4000(252) 726-2530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Susan Vettichira Md NPPES

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

DR. SUSAN VETTICHIRA MD (NPI 1265403760) is an individual physical medicine & rehabilitation provider in Morehead City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2008-01112) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carteret General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265403760
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208100000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SUSAN VETTICHIRACredential: MD
Location Address147 HIGHWAY 24, HESTRON PLAZA, SUITE 102Morehead City, NC 28557-4306
Mailing Address147 Hwy 24, Hestron Plaza, Suite 102Morehead City, NC 28557-8998 · (252) 726-4000 · Fax (252) 726-2530
Phone(252) 726-4000
Fax(252) 726-2530
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateFebruary 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2011
✔ NPI 1265403760 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208100000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2008-01112✔ Licensed in FL · ME85242
Definition
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
147 HIGHWAY 24, Morehead City, NC 28557
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINH74541
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified62083ZFL
Medicare UPINH74541FL
Medicare PIN2022871NC

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Susan Vettichira 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 ID3375574403
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081008000677
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Susan Vettichira reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Carteret Medical Specialists PLLC
Same address
Pulmonary Disease
147 HWY 24, HESTRON PLAZA, SUITE 102
Morehead City, NC 28557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437311933 (252) 726-4000

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 9

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.

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
589 services340 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
301 services300 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
120 services14 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
113 services73 patients
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies 95913
Nerve conduction studies involve 13 or more tests to check the speed and strength of signals traveling between your nerves and muscles. It helps diagnose conditions affecting nerves and muscles. The test involves small shocks and may cause minor discomfort.
110 services110 patients
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 95910
Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps doctors identify nerve damage. In a 7-8 study procedure, 7-8 specific nerves are tested. You may feel a mild, brief tingling or shock during the test.
88 services87 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carteret General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Morehead City, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340142
Location3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 · Carteret County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.22/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.74
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.07

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
35%373 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,211 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
45%95 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
30%20 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Osteoarthritis (OA): Function and Pain Assessment
Percentage of patient visits for patients aged 21 years and older with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) with assessment for function and pain
81%171 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
82%1,211 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
43%373 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
23%633 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
28%626 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 87% · 268 patients
Patients tobacco: 75% · 268 patients
23%43 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Susan Vettichira's NPI number?

The NPI number for Susan Vettichira is 1265403760. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 1, 2006.

Where is Susan Vettichira located?

Susan Vettichira practices at 147 Highway 24 Hestron Plaza, Suite 102, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 726-4000.

What is Susan Vettichira's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 208100000X.

Is Susan Vettichira enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Susan Vettichira 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 organization bills Medicare for Susan Vettichira's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Susan Vettichira reassigns Medicare benefits to Carteret Medical Specialists PLLC (Morehead City, NC). The 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 Susan Vettichira's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Susan Vettichira accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Susan Vettichira 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.

Is Susan Vettichira affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Susan Vettichira is affiliated with Carteret General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Susan Vettichira was last updated on April 8, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.