FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC
NPI 1396020202
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in West End, NC

Q: What is Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc is 1396020202. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2011.

Q: What is Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Active since October 12, 2011

251 CAMPGROUND RD, WEST END, NC 27376(910) 715-6000(910) 715-6180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2025, Dec 4, 2024, Mar 13, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc NPPES

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

FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC (NPI 1396020202) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in West End, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. The organization lists Mickey Foster, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396020202

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Legal Business NameFIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC

Location Address251 CAMPGROUND RDWest End, NC 27376-8987

Mailing Address251 Campground RdWest End, NC 27376-8987 · (910) 715-6000 · Fax (910) 715-6108

Phone(910) 715-6000

Fax(910) 715-6180

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMickey FosterCeo · (910) 715-4473

Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2025

✔ NPI 1396020202 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

251 CAMPGROUND RD, West End, NC 27376

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1396020202NC

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, Cigna Healthcare.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)

Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 24 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 6

Nurse Practitioner11

Hospitalist7

Hematology/Oncology2

Hospice/Palliative Care2

Family Practice1

Internal Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 24

Daniel Barnes, D.O.

Hospitalist

NPI 1417921016

35 MEMORIAL DR
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 715-8355

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.4 mi

Charles Kuzma, M.D.

Hematology/Oncology

NPI 1063469856

220 PAGE RD
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 715-3500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi

Ellen Willard, MD

Hematology/Oncology

NPI 1669417820

220 PAGE RD
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 715-3500

✔ PECOS1.5 mi

Valerie Brown, MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1194769893

155 MEMORIAL DR
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 715-2164

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi

Aaron Gavett, D.O.

Hospitalist

NPI 1124229703

155 MEMORIAL DR
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 715-2164

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi

Lorin Guillory Johnson, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1538152525

155 MEMORIAL DR
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 715-2164

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi

Van Slaughter, M.D.

Hospitalist

NPI 1285827451

155 MEMORIAL DRIVE
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 715-2164

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi

Pamela Christaldi, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1306875661

102 GOSSMAN DRIVE
Southern Pines, NC 28387

(910) 246-4140

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi

Meagan Mclean, DNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1356833958

340 COMMERCE AVE STE 5
Southern Pines, NC 28387

(833) 365-7246

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.7 mi

Sondra Williamson, ANP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1477710630

1902 N SANDHILLS BLVD SUITE C
Aberdeen, NC 28315

(910) 692-4011

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.2 mi

Tracy Pritchard, AGPCNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1851870802

4565 FAYETTEVILLE RD SUITE B
Raeford, NC 28376

(910) 878-5150

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi

Theresa Lee, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1528426855

401 LAMBERT RD
Biscoe, NC 27209

(910) 428-2117

✔ PECOS22 mi

Julie Jones, MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1033314117

WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CTR DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
Fort Bragg, NC 28310

(910) 907-8981

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi

Julie Coggins, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1023566544

835 ALBEMARLE RD
Troy, NC 27371

(910) 572-2309

✔ PECOS27 mi

Erin Clark, MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1962470823

WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER DEPT OF MEDICINE
Ft Bragg, NC 28310

(910) 907-8690

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare40 mi

Rhonda Wright, ACNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1265776553

250 HOSPITAL DR
Lexington, NC 27292

(336) 716-2255

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare62 mi

Hope Demyan

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1841797693

3803 N ELM ST
Greensboro, NC 27455

(336) 202-2811

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare66 mi

Bryan Howington, M.D.

Hospice/Palliative Care

NPI 1184062416

2150 NC HIGHWAY 65
Reidsville, NC 27320

(336) 427-9022

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare83 mi

Gary Gammon, MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1427044163

2240 REMOUNT RD
Gastonia, NC 28054

(704) 671-5344

✔ PECOS96 mi

Timothy Beittel, MD

Hospice/Palliative Care

NPI 1669464111

311-4E JUDGES RD
Wilmington, NC 28405

(910) 791-6767

✔ PECOS113 mi

See all 24 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 Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc is 1396020202. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2011.

Where is Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc located?

Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc is located at 251 Campground Rd, West End, NC 27376. The listed phone number is (910) 715-6000.

What is Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 24 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc. 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 Nurse Practitioner (11), Hospitalist (7) and Hematology/Oncology (2). Of these, 10 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc 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 Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc was last updated on January 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.