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

Active since August 09, 2006CLIA 34D0706770 · Waiver
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: August 09, 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 holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and 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 ›

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 of Waiver 34D0706770

Piedmont Rheumatology · Hickory, NC
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number34D0706770
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorD Dennis Payne MD
Laboratory Phone(704) 322-1996
Laboratory LocationPiedmont Rheumatology225 18th Street SE, Hickory, NC 28602
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DAYTON DENNIS PAYNE JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
225 18TH ST SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 322-9912
SARAH MURPHY COMPTON MD
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
225 18TH ST SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 322-1996
DR. JILL ANNE MCCLORY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
225 18TH ST SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 322-1996
RONALD DAVID CALDWELL JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
225 18TH ST SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 322-9912

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.

Does Piedmont Rheumatology, P.A. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D0706770) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

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.