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AMANDA KARATCHOUN
NPI 1497382683
Surgery in Rutherfordton, NC

Active since March 26, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
330 NC 108 HWY, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139(828) 286-1743 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2026, Sep 12, 2025, Jul 25, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Amanda Karatchoun NPPES

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

AMANDA KARATCHOUN (NPI 1497382683) is an individual surgery provider in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2022-00160) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497382683
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameAMANDA KARATCHOUN
Location Address330 NC 108 HWYRutherfordton, NC 28139-3188
Mailing Address330 Nc 108 HwyRutherfordton, NC 28139-3188
Phone(828) 286-1743
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1497382683 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-00160✔ Licensed in DC · MD600003702
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.
330 NC 108 HWY, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801-4601 · Phone (828) 771-4229
Location 2900 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037-2342 · Phone (202) 741-3200 · Fax (202) 741-3219

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amanda Karatchoun is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7517389257
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260512002467
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Amanda Karatchoun reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC
2.4 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
139 DOCTOR HENRY NORRIS DR
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275943698 (828) 287-9260
Medical Faculty Associates, Inc
370 mi
Anesthesiology
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE 10-409A
Washington, DC 20037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 1,275 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417990581 (202) 741-3350

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 28139 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. MATTHEW C. INDECK M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
330 NC 108 HWY
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Rutherford County (828) 286-1743
BAYLEE WHITESIDE
Nurse Practitioner
330 NC 108 HWY
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Rutherford County (828) 286-1743
ANDREW DEMEUSY M.D.
Surgery
330 NC 108 HWY
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Rutherford County (828) 286-1743

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 Amanda Karatchoun's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amanda Karatchoun is 1497382683. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2020.

Where is Amanda Karatchoun located?

Amanda Karatchoun practices at 330 Nc 108 Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. The listed phone number is (828) 286-1743.

What is Amanda Karatchoun's specialty?

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

Is Amanda Karatchoun enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amanda Karatchoun is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amanda Karatchoun's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amanda Karatchoun reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC (Rutherfordton, NC) and Medical Faculty Associates, Inc (Washington, DC). Each 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 Amanda Karatchoun's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amanda Karatchoun accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Amanda Karatchoun 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 Amanda Karatchoun was last updated on September 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.