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DR. EDWARD JOSEPH TESTA MD
NPI 1538729181
Orthopaedic Surgery in Charlotte, NC

Active since June 17, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207(704) 323-3000(704) 323-3537 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Edward Joseph Testa Md NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD JOSEPH TESTA MD (NPI 1538729181) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2025-01656) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538729181
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD JOSEPH TESTACredential: MD
Location Address1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1Charlotte, NC 28207-1101
Mailing Address4601 Park Rd Ste 300Charlotte, NC 28209-2290 · (704) 696-2248
Phone(704) 323-3000
Fax(704) 323-3537
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1538729181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2025-01656✔ Licensed in RI · MD19992
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.
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1, Charlotte, NC 28207
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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

Dr. Edward Joseph Testa Md 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 ID749514487
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250815002797
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Edward Testa reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthocarolina
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
1915 RANDOLPH RD, 1ST FL, 2ND FL, 3RD FL
Charlotte, NC 28207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 353 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497704217 (704) 323-3000
Carolinas Medical Center
0.1 mi
General Practice
2001 VAIL AVE
Charlotte, NC 28207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,223 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326110909 (704) 355-2000
University Orthopedics, Inc.
683 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
2 DUDLEY ST STE 200
Providence, RI 02905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 222 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235181041 (401) 457-1500

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
47 services26 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28207 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 11

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

GARRISON GRAY PEELE DPT
Physical Therapist
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3009
DR. MATTHEW C ERBE D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3009
DR. VAIBHAV ROHAN TADEPALLI MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3000
JEFFREY DALE HARMON PT
Physical Therapist
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3008
MR. DUANE W ALBERS PT
Physical Therapist
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3009
MRS. MCKENZIE COX SEIPPEL PA-C
Physician Assistant
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3000
DR. FLETCHER RICHARD PREUSS III MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3000
HANNA MOORE BADGER PT
Physical Therapist
1915 RANDOLPH RD FL 1
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 323-3009

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 Edward Testa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Testa is 1538729181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2019.

Where is Edward Testa located?

Edward Testa practices at 1915 Randolph Rd Fl 1, Charlotte, NC 28207. The listed phone number is (704) 323-3000.

What is Edward Testa's specialty?

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

Is Edward Testa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Testa 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 Edward Testa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Testa reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Orthocarolina (Charlotte, NC), Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte, NC) and University Orthopedics, Inc. (Providence, RI). 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 Edward Testa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Edward Testa accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 5 other insurers list Edward Testa 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.

Is Edward Testa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Testa is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Testa was last updated on July 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.