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SUMMIT MEDICAL CAROLINAS PLLC
NPI 1518697127
Internal Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since June 15, 2022
1985 TATE BLVD SE STE 551, HICKORY, NC 28602(980) 443-6788(980) 580-4749 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Summit Medical Carolinas Pllc NPPES

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

SUMMIT MEDICAL CAROLINAS PLLC (NPI 1518697127) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. The organization lists Rajendra Kadari, Owner/physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518697127
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameSUMMIT MEDICAL CAROLINAS PLLC
Location Address1985 TATE BLVD SE STE 551Hickory, NC 28602-1469
Mailing Address1985 Tate Blvd Se Ste 551Hickory, NC 28602-1469 · (980) 443-6788 · Fax (980) 580-4749
Phone(980) 443-6788
Fax(980) 580-4749
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRajendra KadariOwner/physician · (720) 644-9355
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1518697127 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
1985 TATE BLVD SE STE 551, Hickory, NC 28602
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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

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Mistie Pritchard, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1114761640
220 13TH AVENUE PL NW
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-5646
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.6 mi
Thanigaiarsu Thiyagarajan, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1043475049
1100 BLYTHE BLVD
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 355-4475
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare45 mi
Avril Davis
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1881101442
160 LEEWARD RD
Columbia, SC 29212
(803) 665-2159
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare114 mi
Naga Meka, M.D.,
Internal Medicine
NPI 1548491004
2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(828) 456-7311
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare194 mi
Isai Cruz, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366276495
209 BEASLEY ST
Kenansville, NC 28349
(540) 769-3964
✔ PECOS196 mi
Desiree Young, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740015023
324 N QUEEN ST
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-9800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare212 mi
Ashwini Gade, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1619109972
12230 LIONESS WAY
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 644-9355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,314 mi
Rajendra Kadari, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1598946675
12230 LIONESS WAY
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 644-9355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,314 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC is 1518697127. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2022.

Where is Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC located?

Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC is located at 1985 Tate Blvd SE Ste 551, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (980) 443-6788.

What is Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Summit Medical Carolinas 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 (4), Internal Medicine (3) and Family Practice (1). Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Summit Medical Carolinas 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 Summit Medical Carolinas PLLC was last updated on March 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.