SOUND MEDICAL
NPI 1487809265
Family Medicine in Morehead City, NC

Active since November 20, 2008CLIA 34D1092798 · Microscopy
3608 MEDICAL PARK CT, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 247-3476(252) 247-3478 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Sound Medical NPPES

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

SOUND MEDICAL (NPI 1487809265) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Morehead City, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through December 3, 2026 and lists John Rickabaugh, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487809265
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameSOUND MEDICAL, P.A.
Location Address3608 MEDICAL PARK CTMorehead City, NC 28557-4347
Mailing Address3608 Medical Park CtMorehead City, NC 28557-4347 · (252) 247-3476 · Fax (252) 247-3478
Fax(252) 247-3478
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn RickabaughPresident · (252) 247-3476
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 2014
✔ NPI 1487809265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
3608 MEDICAL PARK CT, Morehead City, NC 28557

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSound Medical

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sound Medical is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Sound Medical, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1801996285
3608 MEDICAL PARK CT
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-3476
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013324920
3608 MEDICAL PARK CT
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-3476
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1467453449
3608 MEDICAL PARK CT
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-3476
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1396722534
3608 MEDICAL PARK CT
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-3476
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1659952646
3608 MEDICAL PARK CT
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-3476
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1588641724
300 TAYLOR NOTION RD SUITE E
Cape Carteret, NC 28584
(252) 354-1970
✔ PECOS17 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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D1092798

Sound Medical Of Morehead City · Morehead City, NC
Active · expires Dec 3, 2026
CLIA Number34D1092798
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 4, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 3, 2026
Laboratory DirectorJohn C. Rickabaugh
Laboratory Phone(252) 247-3476
Laboratory LocationSound Medical Of Morehead City3608 Medical Park Court, Morehead City, NC 28557
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform 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 Sound Medical, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Sound Medical, P.A. is 1487809265. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2008. The provider is doing business as Sound Medical.

Where is Sound Medical, P.A. located?

Sound Medical, P.A. is located at 3608 Medical Park Ct, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 247-3476.

What is Sound Medical, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Sound Medical, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sound Medical, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Sound Medical, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Sound Medical, P.A.. 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 Family Practice (4), Internal Medicine (1) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 5 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Sound Medical, P.A. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 34D1092798) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 3, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Sound Medical, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Sound Medical, P.A. 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 Sound Medical, P.A. was last updated on January 2, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.