WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NPI 1558812198
Internal Medicine in Bristol, TN

Active since October 19, 2016CLIA Certified · 3 labs
2686 W STATE ST, BRISTOL, TN 37620(423) 844-0026(423) 844-0028 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Apr 1, 2019, Oct 19, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. NPPES

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

WELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. (NPI 1558812198), doing business as Ballad Health Medical Associates, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Bristol, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Cindy L Hallford, Director Of Professional Billing, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558812198
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameWELLMONT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
Location Address2686 W STATE STBristol, TN 37620-1817
Mailing Address105 W Stone Dr, Suite 6aKingsport, TN 37660-3365 · (423) 408-7288 · Fax (423) 408-7405
Fax(423) 844-0028
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCindy L HallfordDirector Of Professional Billing · (423) 408-7283
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1558812198 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.
2686 W STATE ST, Bristol, TN 37620

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBallad Health Medical Associates

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

857

Medicare enrollment records show 857 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 119 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 49

Nurse Practitioner254
Internal Medicine79
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)63
Neurology63
Family Practice56
Hospitalist44
General Surgery33
Psychiatry29
41 other specialties236

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 857
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1730488875
2686 W STATE ST
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 844-0026
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306314612
2686 W STATE ST
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 844-0026
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1235125162
26 MIDWAY ST
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4500
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1861462426
109 MEADOWVIEW RD SUITE 3
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 968-2446
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1548601313
103 NORTH ST STE A
Bristol, VA 24201
(423) 844-5300
✔ PECOS0.3 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1487622437
103 NORTH ST STE A
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 642-7901
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1275858516
103 NORTH ST STE A
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 642-7901
✔ PECOS0.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144091422
103 NORTH ST STE A
Bristol, VA 24201
(423) 844-5300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1073996948
245 NORTH STREET
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-4711
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1568962843
350 BLOUNTVILLE HWY STE 105
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 797-5504
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1447219688
1958 W STATE ST STE 2
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 573-1502
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Medical Oncology
NPI 1922091826
349 ISLAND RD
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 469-4200
✔ PECOS1.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548748486
743 ISLAND RD
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 469-4200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1649406190
743 ISLAND RD
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 469-4200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Medical Oncology
NPI 1922018605
349 ISLAND RD
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 469-4200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952609463
109 MEADOW VIEW RD SUITE 3
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 968-2446
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Neurology
NPI 1346233020
3183 W STATE ST SUITE 1201
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 764-0987
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1568504967
3183 W STATE ST STE 1201
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 764-0987
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1356310759
308 8TH ST
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 844-6860
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1982021044
1230 VOLUNTEER PKWY
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 844-3360
✔ PECOS2.0 mi
See all 857 clinicians

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 3

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 Waiver 44D0310806

Wellmont Medical Associates Inc Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Bristol, TN
Active · expires Jul 21, 2027
CLIA Number44D0310806
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Kristen N. Yost
Laboratory Phone(423) 844-5103
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates Inc Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates1 Medical Park Blvd Ste 200E, Bristol, TN 37620
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 44D0931245

Wellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Bristol, TN
Active · expires Feb 28, 2027
CLIA Number44D0931245
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 28, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. William D. Astin
Laboratory Phone(423) 844-6860
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates308 8th Street Ste A, Bristol, TN 37620
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 44D1038604

Wellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates · Bristol, TN
Active · expires Dec 20, 2026
CLIA Number44D1038604
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 21, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 20, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDr. Geoffrey G. Correll
Laboratory Phone(423) 968-2446
Laboratory LocationWellmont Medical Associates Dba Ballad Health Medical Associates350 Blountville Hwy, Suite 106, Bristol, TN 37620
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. is 1558812198. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2016. The provider is doing business as Ballad Health Medical Associates.

Where is Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. located?

Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. is located at 2686 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620. The listed phone number is (423) 844-0026.

What is Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 857 clinicians in 49 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.. 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 (254), Internal Medicine (79) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (63). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 119 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc. was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.