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CHEROKEE INTERNAL MEDICINE PA
NPI 1386606556
Internal Medicine in Gaffney, SC

Active since April 04, 2006CLIA 42D1010147 · Waiver
211 W MONTGOMERY STREET, GAFFNEY, SC 29341(864) 488-1514(864) 488-0552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Cherokee Internal Medicine Pa NPPES

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

CHEROKEE INTERNAL MEDICINE PA (NPI 1386606556) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Gaffney, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 5, 2027 and lists Alfred T Ezman, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386606556
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameCHEROKEE INTERNAL MEDICINE PA
Location Address211 W MONTGOMERY STREETGaffney, SC 29341
Mailing Address211 W Montgomery StreetGaffney, SC 29341 · (864) 488-1514 · Fax (864) 488-0552
Phone(864) 488-1514
Fax(864) 488-0552
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAlfred T EzmanOwner · (864) 488-1514
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 2007
✔ NPI 1386606556 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 0687
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.
211 W MONTGOMERY STREET, Gaffney, SC 29341
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH60957
MedicaidGP3720SC

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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)

Cherokee Internal Medicine Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Cherokee Internal Medicine PA, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Alfred Ezman, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1366631749
211 W MONTGOMERY ST
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 488-1514
✔ 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.

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 42D1010147

Cherokee Internal Medicine · Gaffney, SC
Active · expires Mar 5, 2027
CLIA Number42D1010147
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorAlfred T. Ezman Do
Laboratory Phone(864) 488-1514
Laboratory LocationCherokee Internal Medicine211 W Montgomery Street, Gaffney, SC 29341
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Cherokee Internal Medicine PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cherokee Internal Medicine PA is 1386606556. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Where is Cherokee Internal Medicine PA located?

Cherokee Internal Medicine PA is located at 211 W Montgomery Street, Gaffney, SC 29341. The listed phone number is (864) 488-1514.

What is Cherokee Internal Medicine PA's specialty?

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

Is Cherokee Internal Medicine PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cherokee Internal Medicine PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cherokee Internal Medicine PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Cherokee Internal Medicine PA. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Cherokee Internal Medicine PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 42D1010147) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Cherokee Internal Medicine PA accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Cherokee Internal Medicine PA 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 Cherokee Internal Medicine PA was last updated on October 17, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.