WNC INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLLC
NPI 1467435040
Internal Medicine in Sylva, NC

Active since November 28, 2005CLIA 34D0968864 · Waiver
98 COPE CREEK RD STE A-B, SYLVA, NC 28779(828) 586-7798(866) 282-0679 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2021, Aug 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Wnc Internal Medicine, Pllc NPPES

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

WNC INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLLC (NPI 1467435040) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Sylva, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 23, 2028 and lists Melissa Queen, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467435040
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameWNC INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLLC
Location Address98 COPE CREEK RD STE A-BSylva, NC 28779-9508
Mailing Address98 Cope Creek Rd Ste A-bSylva, NC 28779-9508 · (828) 586-7798 · Fax (866) 282-0679
Fax(866) 282-0679
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelissa QueenOffice Manager · (828) 586-7796
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1467435040 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 20370
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.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 00220 (NC)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License 200500976 (NC)
98 COPE CREEK RD STE A-B, Sylva, NC 28779

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWnc Internal Medicine, Pllc

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid89011T8NC
Other011T8NC · Bcbs Provider Number

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

13

Medicare enrollment records show 13 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Nurse Practitioner8
Internal Medicine2
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1
Family Practice1
General Surgery1

Clinicians, nearest first (13)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407490600
98 COPE CREEK RD
Sylva, NC 28779
(706) 982-9641
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1912980178
98 COPE CREEK RD STE A-B
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-7798
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1669455812
63 HEALTHCARE DR
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-7796
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1669451233
111 CENTRAL ST
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-7705
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235224692
1188 SKYLAND DR
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-2273
✔ PECOS1.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053619692
80 VETERANS BLVD
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 538-4546
✔ PECOS14 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1255007357
1830 LAKESIDE DR
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-2085
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639720915
121 RIVERVIEW ST
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 349-2085
✔ PECOS16 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669952248
106 FROGTOWN LANE
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0359
✔ PECOS17 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1013787639
55 BUCKEYE COVE RD
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-0282
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013493147
3136 WINESAP RD
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 726-2077
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare85 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578109286
1500 W ELK AVE
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 543-2584
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare86 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1285614578
1717 SHIPYARD BLVD STE 200
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 769-2583
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare311 mi

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 34D0968864

WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC · Sylva, NC
Active · expires Jun 23, 2028
CLIA Number34D0968864
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 24, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 23, 2028
Laboratory DirectorOfelia C. Balta
Laboratory Phone(828) 586-7798
Laboratory LocationWNC Internal Medicine, PLLC98 Cope Creek Road Suite A-B, Sylva, NC 28779
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 WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC is 1467435040. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2005.

Where is WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC located?

WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC is located at 98 Cope Creek Rd Ste A-B, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 586-7798.

What is WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC's specialty?

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

Is WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 13 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC. 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 (8), Internal Medicine (2) and Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D0968864) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 23, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC 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 WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC was last updated on April 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.