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ATRIUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE RUTHERFORD INTERNAL MEDICINE & SPECIALTY CA
NPI 1588818512
Internal Medicine in Forest City, NC

Active since November 04, 2008
181 DANIEL RD, FOREST CITY, NC 28043(828) 286-9036 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2022, Jan 5, 2022, Dec 15, 2021 and 34 more (37 updates tracked since 2016).

About Atrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine & Specialty Ca NPPES

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

ATRIUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE RUTHERFORD INTERNAL MEDICINE & SPECIALTY CA (NPI 1588818512) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Forest City, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. The organization lists Scott Rissmiller, Enterprise Evp, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588818512
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameCAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
Location Address181 DANIEL RDForest City, NC 28043-7151
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305 · (704) 631-0002
Phone(828) 286-9036
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialScott RissmillerEnterprise Evp · (704) 631-0002
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 202237 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1588818512 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 8

★ 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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyTaxonomy 207RG0100X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · HematologyTaxonomy 207RH0000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyTaxonomy 207RX0202X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 2084S0012X
181 DANIEL RD, Forest City, NC 28043
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAtrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine & Specialty Ca

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

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Atrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine & Specialty Ca is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2,052

Medicare enrollment records show 2,052 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Atrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine & Specialty Ca, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address and 15 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 52

Nurse Practitioner557
Family Practice244
Obstetrics/Gynecology205
Pediatric Medicine148
General Surgery146
Internal Medicine129
Neurology78
Pulmonary Disease59
44 other specialties486

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 2,052
Seema Daigle, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1598852444
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mackensie De La Roca, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1134720766
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kathryn Fraccola, DNP-FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669193132
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Faria Irani, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1174956205
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Benjamin Lyles, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1316391436
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephen Melson, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1033206461
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anna Sane, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295491827
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gary Schafer, MD
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1306889134
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pamela Skeels, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1437518214
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Claude Whitworth, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1326072729
181 DANIEL RD
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-9036
✔ PECOSSame address
Matthew Rees, MD
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1114014552
136 SPARKS DR
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 288-6320
✔ PECOSSame address
Lalisa Carpenter, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1508860271
144 RESERVATION DR
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 287-0200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi
Gregory Goode, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1730198656
141 TRYON RD STE A
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-9049
✔ PECOS4.0 mi
Cassandra Graeff, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1669907937
141 TRYON RD STE A
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-9049
✔ PECOS4.0 mi
Emily Baldwin, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366287526
446 NC 108 HWY
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(980) 487-2570
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
Keturah Bell, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1134213283
708 MCBRAYER HOMESTEAD RD
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 487-2090
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Haley Rothrock, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639650203
708 MCBRAYER HOMESTEAD RD
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 487-2090
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Tamera Cox, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1538452610
200 W GROVER ST
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-8591
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Kevin Klein, MD
Neurology
NPI 1336199793
202 E GROVER ST STE 1
Shelby, NC 28150
(980) 487-2360
✔ PECOS20 mi
Ingeborg Collins, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1508843749
110 W GROVER ST
Shelby, NC 28150
(980) 487-2800
✔ PECOS21 mi
See all 2,052 clinicians

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 Carolinas Physicians Network Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is 1588818512. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2008. The provider is doing business as Atrium Health Primary Care Rutherford Internal Medicine & Specialty Ca.

Where is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc located?

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is located at 181 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC 28043. The listed phone number is (828) 286-9036.

What is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc's specialty?

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

Is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Carolinas Physicians Network Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2,052 clinicians in 52 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Carolinas Physicians Network 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 (557), Family Practice (244) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (205). Of these, 11 practice at this address and 15 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Carolinas Physicians Network Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Carolinas Physicians Network Inc 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 Carolinas Physicians Network Inc was last updated on September 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.