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NOVANT HEALTH WESTERN CAROLINA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
NPI 1457237109
Surgery in Asheville, NC

Active since August 15, 2025
60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 378-5600(828) 378-5609 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, Llc NPPES

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

NOVANT HEALTH WESTERN CAROLINA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC (NPI 1457237109), doing business as Novant Health Surgical Partners, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since August 2025. The organization lists Leea Jeanine Walton, Enrollment Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457237109
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameNOVANT HEALTH WESTERN CAROLINA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
Location Address60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200Asheville, NC 28801-4400
Mailing AddressPo Box 604333Charlotte, NC 28260-4333 · (828) 378-5600 · Fax (828) 378-5609
Phone(828) 378-5600
Fax(828) 378-5609
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLeea Jeanine WaltonEnrollment Manager · (336) 515-7085
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1457237109 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.
60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200, Asheville, NC 28801
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNovant Health Surgical Partners

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 ›

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)

Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

28

Medicare enrollment records show 28 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 26 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 8

Nurse Practitioner9
Endocrinology6
General Surgery4
Obstetrics/Gynecology4
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery2
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)1
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional1
Surgical Oncology1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 28
Paul Ahearne, MD
Surgical Oncology
NPI 1699784744
60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 378-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Benjamin Deschner, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1558604520
60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 378-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anna Eller, RN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639840903
60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 378-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ioanna Mazotas, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1558624247
60 LIVINGSTON ST
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 378-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Taylor, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174916407
60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 378-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Carrie Vance, RN-BSN, MSN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891514899
60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 378-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Melissa Zoumberos, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1295178986
60 LIVINGSTON ST STE 200
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 378-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Linda Barton, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336254549
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Lauren Bernstein, M.D.
Endocrinology
NPI 1730241597
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Brittany Bigham, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093291213
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Emily Boykin, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1679799225
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Brian Cumbie, MD
Endocrinology
NPI 1144304288
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Victor Marlar, M.D.
Endocrinology
NPI 1841400702
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Thomas Mitchell, MD
Endocrinology
NPI 1376751909
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Rebecca Rothwell
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1508446337
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Hilary Thomas, MD
Endocrinology
NPI 1639375801
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Michael Williams, MD
Endocrinology
NPI 1972716462
750 ALLIANCE CT
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-6812
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Megan Daw, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1578722294
1815 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 102
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 670-5665
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Cathelin Henry, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013788991
1815 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 102
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 670-5665
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Sarah Sher
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
NPI 1699090845
1815 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 104
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 378-5620
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
See all 28 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 Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC is 1457237109. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2025. The provider is doing business as Novant Health Surgical Partners.

Where is Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC located?

Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC is located at 60 Livingston St Ste 200, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 378-5600.

What is Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 28 clinicians in 8 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC. 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 (9), Endocrinology (6) and General Surgery (4). Of these, 7 practice at this address and 26 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC 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 Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group, LLC was last updated on August 15, 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.