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ORTHOCAROLINA
NPI 1497704217
Orthopaedic Surgery in Charlotte, NC

Active since May 09, 2006
1915 RANDOLPH RD, 1ST FL, 2ND FL, 3RD FL, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207(704) 323-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 23, 2021, Aug 10, 2021, Oct 5, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Orthocarolina NPPES

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

ORTHOCAROLINA (NPI 1497704217) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Brent Shear, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497704217
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameORTHOCAROLINA
Location Address1915 RANDOLPH RD, 1ST FL, 2ND FL, 3RD FLCharlotte, NC 28207-1101
Mailing AddressPo Box 117444Atlanta, GA 30368-2179 · (704) 323-2000
Phone(704) 323-3000
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrent ShearCfo · (704) 323-2230
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1497704217 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 13

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XP3100X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0114X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineTaxonomy 207XS0117X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 207XX0004X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaTaxonomy 207XX0801X
Also ListedPhysical TherapistTaxonomy 225100000X
Also ListedOccupational TherapistTaxonomy 225X00000X
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
1915 RANDOLPH RD, Charlotte, NC 28207
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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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DANIEL JOSEPH HURWIT MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1915 RANDOLPH RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3003
ALLISON ANN PINGSTON ATC, PA
Physician Assistant
1915 RANDOLPH RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3000
DR. MICHAEL STEVEN GART MD
Plastic Surgery
1915 RANDOLPH RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-2000
DR. JOHN MICHAEL WATTENBARGER MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1915 RANDOLPH RD, SUITE 300
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-2000
DR. RAYMOND GLENN GASTON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
1915 RANDOLPH RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-2000
DR. CHRISTIAN CLARK MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1915 RANDOLPH RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-2000
DR. RYAN MICHAEL GARCIA M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
1915 RANDOLPH RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-2000
DR. DONALD FRANK D'ALESSANDRO MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1915 RANDOLPH RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-2000

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 Orthocarolina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Orthocarolina is 1497704217. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2006.

Where is Orthocarolina located?

Orthocarolina is located at 1915 Randolph Rd 1st Fl, 2nd Fl, 3rd Fl, Charlotte, NC 28207. The listed phone number is (704) 323-3000.

What is Orthocarolina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

What insurance does Orthocarolina accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Orthocarolina 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 Orthocarolina was last updated on August 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.