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PIEDMONT ENDOCRINOLOGY, PA
NPI 1558459602
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Hickory, NC

Active since October 11, 2006CLIA 34D0696591 · Accreditation
311 9TH AVENUE DR NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 322-7338(828) 304-6319 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Piedmont Endocrinology, Pa NPPES

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

PIEDMONT ENDOCRINOLOGY, PA (NPI 1558459602) is a healthcare organization registered as an endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds an CLIA Accreditation certificate valid through December 15, 2027 and lists Kim G Staines, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558459602
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Legal Business NamePIEDMONT ENDOCRINOLOGY, PA
Location Address311 9TH AVENUE DR NEHickory, NC 28601-3829
Mailing Address311 9th Avenue Dr NeHickory, NC 28601-3829 · (828) 322-7338 · Fax (828) 304-6319
Phone(828) 322-7338
Fax(828) 304-6319
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKim G StainesOffice Manager · (828) 322-7338
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 2012
✔ NPI 1558459602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 207RE0101X
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
311 9TH AVENUE DR NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid890236HNC
Other0236HNC · Bcbs Of Nc
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified2344387NC

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

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)

Piedmont Endocrinology, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Piedmont Endocrinology, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Venkatarama Donepudi, MD
Endocrinology
NPI 1134198740
311 9TH AVENUE DR NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-7338
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anthony Barber, MD
Endocrinology
NPI 1417926007
311 9TH AVENUE DR NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-7338
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Accreditation 34D0696591

Piedmont Endocrinology, PA · Hickory, NC
Active · expires Dec 15, 2027
CLIA Number34D0696591
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. A R. Barber
Laboratory Phone(828) 322-7338
Laboratory LocationPiedmont Endocrinology, PA311 9th Avenue Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

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 Piedmont Endocrinology, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Piedmont Endocrinology, PA is 1558459602. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Piedmont Endocrinology, PA located?

Piedmont Endocrinology, PA is located at 311 9th Avenue Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 322-7338.

What is Piedmont Endocrinology, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Piedmont Endocrinology, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Piedmont Endocrinology, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Piedmont Endocrinology, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Endocrinology, reassign their Medicare billing to Piedmont Endocrinology, PA. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Piedmont Endocrinology, PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Accreditation (number 34D0696591) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 15, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Piedmont Endocrinology, PA was last updated on October 9, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.