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WNC FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER PLLC
NPI 1578739876
Family Medicine in Horse Shoe, NC

Active since May 06, 2008
442 BATTLE CREEK RD, HORSE SHOE, NC 28742(828) 753-9194(828) 693-4871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Wnc Family Medical Center Pllc NPPES

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

WNC FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER PLLC (NPI 1578739876) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Horse Shoe, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. The organization lists Larry J Russell, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578739876
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameWNC FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER PLLC
Location Address442 BATTLE CREEK RDHorse Shoe, NC 28742-4722
Mailing Address442 Battle Creek RdHorse Shoe, NC 28742-4722 · (828) 753-9194 · Fax (828) 693-4871
Phone(828) 753-9194
Fax(828) 693-4871
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLarry J RussellOwner · (828) 753-9194
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1578739876 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
442 BATTLE CREEK RD, Horse Shoe, NC 28742
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5950066NC

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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wnc Family Medical Center Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

11

Medicare enrollment records show 11 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to WNC Family Medical Center PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Nurse Practitioner8
Family Practice1
General Practice1
Internal Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (11)

Anna Hicks, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1558459958
442 BATTLE CREEK RD
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
(828) 753-9194
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Rahm, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073189916
442 BATTLE CREEK RD
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
(828) 753-9194
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Larry Russell, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1891772513
442 BATTLE CREEK RD
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
(828) 753-9194
✔ PECOSSame address
Jan Allison, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891732491
510 BALSAM RD
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-4431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
Linda Brooks, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1417083874
510 BALSAM RD
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-4431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
Deirdre Hulihan, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1659339406
510 BALSAM RD
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-4431
✔ PECOS6.1 mi
Jamie Mccall, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477833473
510 BALSAM RD
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-4431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
William Neel, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275514614
510 BALSAM RD
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-4431
✔ PECOS6.1 mi
Morris Simhachalam, DO
General Practice
NPI 1083654248
510 BALSAM RD
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-4431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
Alicia Younger, N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1558674648
510 BALSAM RD
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-4431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
Rebecca Stevens, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275968216
571 S ALLEN RD
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 692-6178
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.1 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 WNC Family Medical Center PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for WNC Family Medical Center PLLC is 1578739876. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2008.

Where is WNC Family Medical Center PLLC located?

WNC Family Medical Center PLLC is located at 442 Battle Creek Rd, Horse Shoe, NC 28742. The listed phone number is (828) 753-9194.

What is WNC Family Medical Center PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is WNC Family Medical Center PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. WNC Family Medical Center PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through WNC Family Medical Center PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 11 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to WNC Family Medical Center 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 (8), Family Practice (1) and General Practice (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does WNC Family Medical Center PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list WNC Family Medical Center 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 WNC Family Medical Center PLLC was last updated on July 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.