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MEDICAL GROUP OF THE CAROLINAS - WEIGHT LOSS SERVICES - SPARTANBURG
NPI 1417190646
Surgery in Spartanburg, SC

Active since April 17, 2009
100 E WOOD ST, SUITE 202, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303(864) 560-7070(864) 560-7073 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Medical Group Of The Carolinas - Weight Loss Services - Spartanburg NPPES

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

MEDICAL GROUP OF THE CAROLINAS - WEIGHT LOSS SERVICES - SPARTANBURG (NPI 1417190646) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Spartanburg, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. The organization lists Kenneth Meinke, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417190646
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameSPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address100 E WOOD ST, SUITE 202Spartanburg, SC 29303-3004
Mailing AddressPo Box 743070Atlanta, GA 30374-3070 · (864) 560-4304 · Fax (864) 560-4413
Phone(864) 560-7070
Fax(864) 560-7073
Organization SubpartYesParent: Spartanburg Regional Health Services District Inc
Authorized OfficialKenneth MeinkeChief Financial Officer · (864) 560-6000
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1417190646 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
100 E WOOD ST, Spartanburg, SC 29303
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMedical Group Of The Carolinas - Weight Loss Services - Spartanburg

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid5911569NC
MedicaidGP1118SC

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 of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.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)

Medical Group Of The Carolinas - Weight Loss Services - Spartanburg is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

308

Medicare enrollment records show 308 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Medical Group Of The Carolinas - Weight Loss Services - Spartanburg, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 133 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 26

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)70
Obstetrics/Gynecology51
Anesthesiology44
Nurse Practitioner43
Psychiatry19
Orthopedic Surgery18
General Surgery17
Family Practice10
18 other specialties36

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 308
Hugh James, M.D.
General Practice
NPI 1053375592
100 E WOOD ST SUITE 301
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-7070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Natasha Tucker, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831509322
100 E WOOD ST SUITE 202
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-7070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephanie Cannon, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1730600396
100 E WOOD ST STE 202
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-7070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Cash, MS, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1164909446
100 E WOOD ST STE 202
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-7070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ari Kramer, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1073577698
100 E WOOD ST SUITE 202
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-7070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joseph Ross, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1063476588
100 E WOOD ST SUITE 202
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-7070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Brittonni Perry, RD
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1629942024
100 E WOOD ST STE 202
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-7070
Same address
April Byars
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396214276
101 E WOOD ST STE 401
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6654
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Remi Kessler
Anesthesiology
NPI 1013595602
101 E WOOD ST
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6952
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Laura Melton, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1093983504
101 E WOOD ST
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6952
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Jessica Hemsoth, D.O.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1902243389
853 N CHURCH ST STE 700
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6164
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Robert Flandry, DO
General Surgery
NPI 1871013169
101 E WOOD ST
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6285
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Amarinthia Curtis, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1376715581
101 E WOOD ST
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6917
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Daniel Fried, M.D.
Radiation Oncology
NPI 1295842045
101 E WOOD ST
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6917
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Stephen Nix, C-AA
Anesthesiology Assistant
NPI 1346237609
101 E WOOD ST
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6952
✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Carlton Schwab, M.D.
Gynecological Oncology
NPI 1700014982
101 E WOOD ST GIBBS CANCER CENTER
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-1915
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
James Seastrunk, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1255432381
250 DEWEY AVE
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 585-0366
✔ PECOS0.3 mi
Rowena Desailly Chanson, MD
Neurology
NPI 1902908387
101 E WOOD ST
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6654
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Katherine Langley
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1265775217
101 E WOOD ST
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-7025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Shawn Birchenough, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
NPI 1518172972
391 SERPENTINE DR SUITE 250
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 560-6717
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
See all 308 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 Spartanburg Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Spartanburg Medical Center is 1417190646. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2009. The provider is doing business as Medical Group Of The Carolinas - Weight Loss Services - Spartanburg.

Where is Spartanburg Medical Center located?

Spartanburg Medical Center is located at 100 E Wood St Suite 202, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The listed phone number is (864) 560-7070.

What is Spartanburg Medical Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Spartanburg Medical Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Spartanburg Medical Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Spartanburg Medical Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 308 clinicians in 26 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Spartanburg Medical Center. 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 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (70), Obstetrics/Gynecology (51) and Anesthesiology (44). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 133 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Spartanburg Medical Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and InStil Health and 1 other insurer list Spartanburg Medical Center 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 Spartanburg Medical Center was last updated on January 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.