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DR. RACHEL ANNE DESPENZA MD
NPI 1548889074
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Oxford, NC

Active since April 14, 2020PECOS Enrolled
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR, OXFORD, NC 27565(252) 492-8576 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 20, 2024, Jun 6, 2024, Mar 15, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Rachel Anne Despenza Md NPPES

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

DR. RACHEL ANNE DESPENZA MD (NPI 1548889074) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Oxford, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (202401532) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548889074
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RACHEL ANNE DESPENZACredential: MD
Location Address1209 SE INDUSTRY DROxford, NC 27565-5023
Mailing Address2530 Erwin Rd Apt 351Durham, NC 27705-4770 · (805) 717-7991
Phone(252) 492-8576
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 20, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1548889074 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 202401532
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR, Oxford, NC 27565
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Rachel Anne Nelson Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1566 Ruin Creek RdHenderson, NC 27536-2927 · Phone (252) 438-4143
Location 220 York StNew Haven, CT 06510-3220 · Phone (203) 688-4242

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Rachel Anne Despenza Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Rachel Despenza reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Duke University Health System, Inc.
27 mi
Internal Medicine
4220 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,482 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962721308 (919) 471-8344
Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
28 mi
Foot and Ankle Surgery
2609 N DUKE ST STE 301
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518725936 (919) 477-9333

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 27565 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

DLP MARIA PARHAM PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR
OXFORD, NC 27565
Granville County (252) 492-8576
MS. ELIZABETH DINKINS CARR MSN, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR
OXFORD, NC 27565
Granville County (252) 492-8576
ESTENA PATRICIA BRADLEY NP- WOMENS HEALTH
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR
OXFORD, NC 27565
Granville County (252) 492-8576
ALYSON RINGLE DNP, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR
OXFORD, NC 27565
Granville County (252) 492-8576
PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC, PLLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR
OXFORD, NC 27565
Granville County (252) 492-8576
STEPHANIE JANET BROGDEN M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR
OXFORD, NC 27565
Granville County (252) 492-8576
DLP MARIA PARHAM PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR
OXFORD, NC 27565
Granville County (919) 603-3275
MRS. CRYSTAL LYNNETTE MINOR WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1209 SE INDUSTRY DR
OXFORD, NC 27565
Granville County (252) 492-8576

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 Rachel Despenza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Despenza is 1548889074. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2020. The provider is also known as Rachel Anne Nelson MD.

Where is Rachel Despenza located?

Rachel Despenza practices at 1209 SE Industry Dr, Oxford, NC 27565. The listed phone number is (252) 492-8576.

What is Rachel Despenza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Rachel Despenza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel Despenza is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rachel Despenza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rachel Despenza reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Duke University Health System, Inc. (Durham, NC) and Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc (Durham, NC). 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 Rachel Despenza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rachel Despenza accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Rachel Despenza 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 Rachel Despenza was last updated on June 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.