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FIRST CARE MEDICAL CLINIC
NPI 1285759605
Internal Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Active since March 21, 2007CLIA Certified · 9 labs
9040 NATIONS FORD RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273(704) 291-9267 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About First Care Medical Clinic NPPES

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

FIRST CARE MEDICAL CLINIC (NPI 1285759605) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization holds 9 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Benedict O Okwara, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285759605
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST CARE MEDICAL CLINIC
Location Address9040 NATIONS FORD RDCharlotte, NC 28273-5716
Mailing Address404 S Sutherland AveMonroe, NC 28112-5060 · (704) 291-9267
Phone(704) 291-9267
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBenedict O OkwaraMedical Director · (704) 225-8548
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 2012
✔ NPI 1285759605 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ 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.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X
Also ListedPediatrics · Adolescent MedicineTaxonomy 2080A0000X
Also ListedPodiatristTaxonomy 213E00000X
Also ListedPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 213ES0103X
9040 NATIONS FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28273
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFirst Care Medical Clinic

Other Identifiers 4

Other015HXNC · Bcbsnc
Medicaid89015HXNC
Other2326436NC · Medicare Group #
Medicare NSC5434260004NC

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 9

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 of Accreditation 34D0893124

First Care Medical Clinic · Monroe, NC
Active · expires Sep 29, 2027
CLIA Number34D0893124
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 30, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 29, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Charles Svitlik
Laboratory Phone(704) 291-9267
Laboratory LocationFirst Care Medical Clinic404 South Sutherland Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

Certificate of Waiver 34D1020355

First Care Medical Clinic - Nations Ford · Charlotte, NC
Active · expires Nov 8, 2026
CLIA Number34D1020355
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateNovember 9, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 8, 2026
Laboratory DirectorBenedict Okwara
Laboratory Phone(704) 225-8548
Laboratory LocationFirst Care Medical Clinic - Nations Ford9040 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28273
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D0984455

First Care Medical Clinic - Albemarle · Albemarle, NC
Active · expires Oct 25, 2027
CLIA Number34D0984455
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBenedict O. Okwara
Laboratory Phone(704) 291-9267
Laboratory LocationFirst Care Medical Clinic - Albemarle1426 East Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2025645

First Care Medical Clinic - Gastonia · Gastonia, NC
Active · expires Oct 15, 2027
CLIA Number34D2025645
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBenedict Okwara
Laboratory Phone(704) 291-9267
Laboratory LocationFirst Care Medical Clinic - Gastonia2450 Aberdeen Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D1071465

First Care Medical Clinic- Charlotte Smith Corners · Charlotte, NC
Active · expires Aug 31, 2027
CLIA Number34D1071465
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBenedict Okwara
Laboratory Phone(704) 291-9267
Laboratory LocationFirst Care Medical Clinic- Charlotte Smith Corners7004 Smith Corners Blvd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28269
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D0243589

First Care Medical Clinic - Salisbury · Salisbury, NC
Active · expires Jan 16, 2027
CLIA Number34D0243589
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 17, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 16, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBenedict Okwara
Laboratory Phone(704) 291-9267
Laboratory LocationFirst Care Medical Clinic - Salisbury812 West Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CAROLINA CLINICAL RESEARCH, LLC
Specialist (Research Study)
9040 NATIONS FORD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Mecklenburg County (704) 290-4587
NATALIA ABIGAIL AGUILAR
Social Worker (Clinical)
9040 NATIONS FORD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Mecklenburg County (704) 225-8548
SHAYNA DIXON-THOMPSON
Counselor (Mental Health)
9040 NATIONS FORD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Mecklenburg County (704) 225-8548
ABIGAIL NEELEY
Social Worker
9040 NATIONS FORD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Mecklenburg County (704) 225-8548
PIEDMONT PHARMACY SOLUTIONS, INC
Pharmacy (Compounding Pharmacy)
9040 NATIONS FORD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Mecklenburg County (704) 971-9880

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 First Care Medical Clinic's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Care Medical Clinic is 1285759605. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2007.

Where is First Care Medical Clinic located?

First Care Medical Clinic is located at 9040 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273. The listed phone number is (704) 291-9267.

What is First Care Medical Clinic's specialty?

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

Does First Care Medical Clinic hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 9 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for First Care Medical Clinic was last updated on September 6, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.