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PIEDMONT RHEUMATOLOGY PA
NPI 1346250214
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Hickory, NC

Active since August 09, 2006
225 18TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 322-1996(828) 322-4078 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Piedmont Rheumatology Pa NPPES

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

PIEDMONT RHEUMATOLOGY PA (NPI 1346250214) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Kendra Leatherman, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346250214
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NamePIEDMONT RHEUMATOLOGY, P.A.
Location Address225 18TH ST SEHickory, NC 28602-1364
Mailing Address225 18th St SeHickory, NC 28602-1364 · (828) 322-1996 · Fax (828) 322-4078
Phone(828) 322-1996
Fax(828) 322-4078
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKendra LeathermanPractice Manager · (828) 322-9912
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1346250214 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
225 18TH ST SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPiedmont Rheumatology Pa

Other Identifiers 1

Other018GRNC · Blue Cross Blue Shield

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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Piedmont Rheumatology Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Piedmont Rheumatology PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Ronald Caldwell, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1982656567
225 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-9912
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarah Compton, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1871973487
225 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-1996
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jill Mcclory, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1922190255
225 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-1996
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dayton Payne, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1639121239
225 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-9912
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. is 1346250214. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2006. The provider is doing business as Piedmont Rheumatology PA.

Where is Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. located?

Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. is located at 225 18th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 322-1996.

What is Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Rheumatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A.. 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. Of these, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. 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 Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. was last updated on January 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.