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CHATUGE MEDICAL GROUP
NPI 1265811962
Internal Medicine in Hiawassee, GA

Active since May 27, 2015
103 CHURCH ST, HIAWASSEE, GA 30546(706) 896-4673(706) 896-3992 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2019, Oct 26, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Chatuge Medical Group NPPES

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

CHATUGE MEDICAL GROUP (NPI 1265811962) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Hiawassee, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. The organization lists Nick Townsend, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265811962
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameCHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC
Location Address103 CHURCH STHiawassee, GA 30546-3223
Mailing Address35 Hospital RdBlairsville, GA 30512-3139 · (706) 896-4673 · Fax (706) 896-3992
Phone(706) 896-4673
Fax(706) 896-3992
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNick TownsendCfo · (706) 439-6469
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1265811962 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
103 CHURCH ST, Hiawassee, GA 30546
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsChatuge Medical Group

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Chatuge Medical Group is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

35

Medicare enrollment records show 35 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Chatuge Medical Group, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 10

Nurse Practitioner8
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)7
Emergency Medicine7
Family Practice5
Obstetrics/Gynecology2
Psychiatry2
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1
General Practice1
2 other specialties2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 35
Camille Ledford, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235301946
103 CHURCH ST
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-5858
✔ PECOSSame address
Melanie Rivers, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235994757
103 CHURCH ST
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-5858
✔ PECOSSame address
Suzanne Turner, MD
Pain Management
NPI 1356312847
103 CHURCH ST STE B
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-5858
✔ PECOSSame address
Jose Mejia, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649875311
110 S MAIN ST
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-7134
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Jaclyn Collins, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124424536
1155 MAIN ST
Young Harris, GA 30582
(706) 439-6873
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Paula Boyle, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1972506012
1155 MAIN ST
Young Harris, GA 30582
(706) 439-6873
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.6 mi
Brian Kraft, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1558398164
214 HOSPITAL CIR
Blairsville, GA 30512
(850) 797-4396
✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Kathryn Blocker, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1316960123
11 HOSPITAL WAY STE A
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-4191
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Elizabeth Dyer, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083943773
35 HOSPITAL RD
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 439-6860
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Seth Martin
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1013375914
35 HOSPITAL RD
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-2111
✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Judy Gainer, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1245583442
162 HOSPITAL RD STE A
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-4191
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Brent Davis, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1073578696
19 DOCTORS WAY
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 439-6858
✔ PECOS15 mi
Cynthia Mercer, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1184885212
19 DOCTORS WAY
Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 835-2222
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Stephen Jarrard, MD
General Practice
NPI 1649439134
596 W LOUISE ST STE A
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 839-1010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Michael Mulberry, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1386696268
23 TIPTON DR
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 867-6505
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare32 mi
Paul Conrad, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1316982911
2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(800) 291-4020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi
Rodney Moore, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1669420261
2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(800) 291-4020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi
Ramzi Ghosn, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1407943301
73 PRESTIGE LN STE 103
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-8002
✔ PECOS41 mi
Darryl Blalock, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1003083478
743 SPRING ST NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7179
✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Byron Williams, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1336159797
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 686-7878
✔ PECOS89 mi
See all 35 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 Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc is 1265811962. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2015. The provider is doing business as Chatuge Medical Group.

Where is Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc located?

Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc is located at 103 Church St, Hiawassee, GA 30546. The listed phone number is (706) 896-4673.

What is Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 35 clinicians in 10 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Chatuge Regional Hospital 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 Nurse Practitioner (8), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (7) and Emergency Medicine (7). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chatuge Regional Hospital Inc was last updated on November 13, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.