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CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
NPI 1518405257
Dietitian, Registered in Huntersville, NC

Q: What is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is 1518405257. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2017. The provider is doing business as Atrium Health Diabetes & Nutrition Care, Atrium Health Endocrinology, Atrium Health General Surgery and Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Additional names are listed in the Other Names section above.

Q: What is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dietitian, Registered with taxonomy code 133V00000X.

Active since February 02, 2017

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078(704) 863-4878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2026, Apr 23, 2026, Aug 11, 2025 and 52 more (55 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Carolinas Physicians Network Inc NPPES

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

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC (NPI 1518405257), doing business as Atrium Health Diabetes & Nutrition Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a dietitian, registered in Huntersville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. The organization maintains 19 additional practice locations and lists Scott Rissmiller, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518405257

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy133V00000X

Legal Business NameCAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Location Address16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWYHuntersville, NC 28078-5669

Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305 · (704) 631-0002

Phone(704) 863-4878

Organization SubpartYes

Authorized OfficialScott RissmillerPresident · (704) 631-0002

Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 202655 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2026

✔ NPI 1518405257 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 13

★ Primary SpecialtyDietitian, RegisteredDietary & Nutritional Service Providers

Taxonomy Code133V00000X

Definition

A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.

Also ListedMarriage & Family TherapistTaxonomy 106H00000X

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismTaxonomy 207RE0101X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0010X

Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X

Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineTaxonomy 207VM0101X

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X

Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, Huntersville, NC 28078

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Other Names 7

Doing Business AsAtrium Health Diabetes & Nutrition Care

Doing Business AsAtrium Health Endocrinology

Doing Business AsAtrium Health General Surgery

Doing Business AsAtrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Doing Business AsAtrium Health Pulmonology

Doing Business AsAtrium Health Women's Care Maternal Fetal Medicine

Doing Business AsAtrium Health Womens Care Menopause Care Virtual

Secondary Practice Locations 19

Location 1807 Schenck StShelby, NC 28150-5122 · Phone (980) 487-2270

Location 24525 Cameron Valley PkwyCharlotte, NC 28211-4369 · Phone (704) 512-6695

Location 3110 W Grover StShelby, NC 28150-3825 · Phone (980) 487-2826

Location 41315 E Sunset DrMonroe, NC 28112-4324 · Phone (704) 863-4878

Location 513640 Steelecroft Pkwy, Ste 320Charlotte, NC 28278-7565 · Phone (704) 302-9462

Location 62301 US Highway 74 WWadesboro, NC 28170-7554 · Phone (704) 468-8876

Location 7409 Olin WayDenver, NC 28037-9243 · Phone (704) 863-4878

Location 810650 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8538 · Phone (704) 302-9462

Location 91824 E Arbors DrCharlotte, NC 28262-2692 · Phone (704) 863-4878

Location 104525 Cameron Valley Pkwy, Ste 4100Charlotte, NC 28211-4369 · Phone (704) 302-9462

Location 1110650 Park Rd, Ste 330Charlotte, NC 28210-8538 · Phone (704) 302-9462

Location 1215110 John J Delaney Dr, Ste 200Charlotte, NC 28277-3544 · Phone (704) 302-9462

Location 1316455 Statesville Rd, Ste 200Huntersville, NC 28078-7135 · Phone (704) 302-9462

Location 14905 Kenilworth Ave Unit ACharlotte, NC 28204-1015 · Phone (704) 355-3149

Location 15441 McAlister RdLincolnton, NC 28092-4126 · Phone (704) 863-4878

Location 16101 E Wt Harris BlvdCharlotte, NC 28262-3485 · Phone (704) 863-4050

Location 171020 Tree Of Life LnCornelius, NC 28031-9454 · Phone (704) 801-8100

Location 18821 E King StKings Mountain, NC 28086-3186 · Phone (980) 487-2826

Location 19446 Nc 108 HwyRutherfordton, NC 28139-7871 · Phone (980) 487-2826

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, Ambetter of Tennessee 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.

MICAELA SCHEMPF PA-C

Physician Assistant

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Mecklenburg County (704) 863-4878

FRANCOIS JACQUES LEOPOLD PICOT MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, STE 200D
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Mecklenburg County (704) 801-1440

PAUL MELVIN HENSON III MD

Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, STE 100A
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Mecklenburg County (704) 863-4878

PENNY LINGERFELT HENNESSEE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, STE 100
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Mecklenburg County (704) 801-7390

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, STE 100A
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Mecklenburg County (704) 863-4878

HOPE ELIZABETH BUFFUM PA

Physician Assistant

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY, STE 100
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Mecklenburg County (704) 801-7390

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Orthopaedic Surgery

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Mecklenburg County (704) 863-4878

DR. JUSTIN DENNIS O'GUINN MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

16645 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Mecklenburg County (501) 350-2742

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 Carolinas Physicians Network Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is 1518405257. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2017. The provider is doing business as Atrium Health Diabetes & Nutrition Care, Atrium Health Endocrinology, Atrium Health General Surgery and Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Additional names are listed in the Other Names section above.

Where is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc located?

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is located at 16645 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078. The listed phone number is (704) 863-4878.

What is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dietitian, Registered with taxonomy code 133V00000X.

What insurance does Carolinas Physicians Network Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 1 other insurer list Carolinas Physicians Network Inc 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 Carolinas Physicians Network Inc was last updated on July 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 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.