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ORTHOCAROLINA
NPI 1346518073
Orthopaedic Surgery in Hickory, NC

Active since December 08, 2011
214 18TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602(704) 323-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Orthocarolina NPPES

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

ORTHOCAROLINA (NPI 1346518073) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2011. The organization lists Brent Shear, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346518073
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameORTHOCAROLINA
Location Address214 18TH ST SEHickory, NC 28602-1363
Mailing Address4601 Park Rd, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28209-3239 · (704) 323-2000
Phone(704) 323-2000
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrent ShearCfo · (704) 323-2000
Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1346518073 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 38865
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License 38865 (NC)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineTaxonomy 207XS0117X · License 38865 (NC)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 207XX0004X · License 38865 (NC)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X · License 38865 (NC)
Also ListedPhysical TherapistTaxonomy 225100000X · License 38865 (NC)
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X · License 38865 (NC)
214 18TH ST SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8901619NC

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 Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

352

Medicare enrollment records show 352 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Orthocarolina, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 17 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 10

Orthopedic Surgery169
Physical Therapist in Private Practice104
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice35
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation15
Hand Surgery13
Nurse Practitioner9
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery3
Interventional Pain Management2
2 other specialties2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 352
Jarrett Beaver, PT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1972295889
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2160
Same address
Claire Bingham, PT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1598288631
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2160
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Meredith Bumgarner, OT
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1578727897
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(704) 323-2000
Same address
Grant Burleson
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1922850221
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2160
Same address
Cameron Dellinger, DPT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1932827003
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2160
Same address
Russell Gilchrist, DO
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1144293143
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(704) 323-2000
✔ PECOSSame address
Kathryn Jones, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1215484613
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(704) 323-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Katz, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1063488914
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 624-1630
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Robert Keller, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1962794503
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 624-1630
✔ PECOSSame address
Brian Krenzel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1306030739
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(704) 323-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karys Mawyer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1023433612
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-2160
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Mcgehee, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1447487954
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(704) 323-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Loraine Moser, DPT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1376715128
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(704) 323-2000
Same address
Joseph Popper, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1528355179
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 624-1630
✔ PECOSSame address
Veronica Simmons, OT
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1811903495
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(704) 323-2000
Same address
Charlotte Whitley, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1184419798
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-5172
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joshua Smith, M.D.
Hand Surgery
NPI 1841588415
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(704) 323-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Todd Bohemier, PT/L
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1568559979
1425 2ND ST NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(336) 846-7227
✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
Gavin Huffman, PT
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1003582099
1425 2ND ST NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(336) 846-7227
✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
Julie Woodside
Hand Surgery
NPI 1215161302
441 MCALISTER RD SUITE 1100A
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(980) 212-6250
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
See all 352 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 Orthocarolina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Orthocarolina is 1346518073. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2011.

Where is Orthocarolina located?

Orthocarolina is located at 214 18th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (704) 323-2000.

What is Orthocarolina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Orthocarolina enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Orthocarolina is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Orthocarolina?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 352 clinicians in 10 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Orthocarolina. 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 Orthopedic Surgery (169), Physical Therapist in Private Practice (104) and Occupational Therapist in Private Practice (35). Of these, 17 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Orthocarolina accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Orthocarolina 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 Orthocarolina was last updated on July 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.