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DR. MICHAEL ELLIS GARVIN DMD
NPI 1457335184
Dentist - General Practice in Sylva, NC

Active since December 06, 2005PECOS Enrolled
98.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
316 COUNTY SERVICES PARK, SYLVA, NC 28779(828) 586-1200(828) 586-0047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Nov 15, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Michael Ellis Garvin Dmd NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL ELLIS GARVIN DMD (NPI 1457335184) is an individual general practice provider in Sylva, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (10872) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Jackson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457335184
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL ELLIS GARVINCredential: DMD
Location Address316 COUNTY SERVICES PARKSylva, NC 28779-5713
Mailing Address316 County Services ParkSylva, NC 28779-5713 · (828) 586-1200 · Fax (828) 586-0047
Phone(828) 586-1200
Fax(828) 586-0047
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1457335184 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 10872✔ Licensed in SC · 2796
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
316 COUNTY SERVICES PARK, Sylva, NC 28779
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13295 Forney StFort Jackson, SC 29207-5604 · Phone (803) 751-6213 · Fax (803) 751-6886

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Michael Ellis Garvin Dmd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Garvin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

East Carolina University
Same address
Dentist
316 COUNTY SERVICES PARK
Sylva, NC 28779
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 930 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982028759 (828) 586-1200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28779 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.93
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
Dentist
316 COUNTY SERVICES PARK
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-1200
DR. ROBERT KEITH MANGA DMD
Dentist
316 COUNTY SERVICES PARK
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (706) 566-2579
DR. KYLE TREVOR MALSTROM DDS
Dentist
316 COUNTY SERVICES PARK
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-1200
DR. YONGHUA GUO DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
316 COUNTY SERVICES PARK
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 765-0110
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Dentist
316 COUNTY SERVICES PARK
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-1200

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 Michael Garvin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Garvin is 1457335184. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2005.

Where is Michael Garvin located?

Michael Garvin practices at 316 County Services Park, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 586-1200.

What is Michael Garvin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Michael Garvin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Garvin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Garvin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Garvin reassigns Medicare benefits to East Carolina University (Sylva, NC). The 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 Michael Garvin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Garvin accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Michael Garvin 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 Michael Garvin was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.