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NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE CAROLINAS, P.A.
NPI 1598779803
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Shelby, NC

Active since July 29, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST, SUITE 1, SHELBY, NC 28150(704) 487-9766(704) 487-9891 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2026, Jul 12, 2021, Aug 1, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.a. NPPES

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

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE CAROLINAS, P.A. (NPI 1598779803) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Shelby, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Muhammad Alam, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598779803
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameNEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE CAROLINAS, P.A.
Location Address1019 N LAFAYETTE ST, SUITE 1Shelby, NC 28150
Mailing Address1019 N Lafayette St Ste 1Shelby, NC 28150-3746 · (704) 487-9766 · Fax (704) 487-9891
Phone(704) 487-9766
Fax(704) 487-9891
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMuhammad AlamPresident · (704) 487-9766
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1598779803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST, Shelby, NC 28150
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Other Identifiers 8

Other131EEBcbs Iqbal
Other138FJBcbs Alam
Medicaid890114QNC
Medicaid89138FJNC
Medicaid89131EENC
Other10431Bcbs Ahmed
Medicaid8910431NC
Other0114QBcbs Group

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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)

Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 9 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Nurse Practitioner7
Nephrology5
Internal Medicine2

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

Vijaya Chelikani, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1528686474
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST STE 1
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 481-7904
✔ PECOSSame address
Gershom Douglas, APNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902568942
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST STE 1
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-9766
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Maham Ali, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1821640525
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST STE 1
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-9766
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Brianna Cook, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396588943
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-9766
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Haley Angel, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740857788
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 482-8282
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jimmy Jones, ANP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1881600914
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST SUITE 1
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-9766
✔ PECOSSame address
Jose Mena Pasquel, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1275053217
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST STE 1
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-9766
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Muhammad Alam, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1194731224
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST SUITE 1
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-9766
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sandra Carias Zuniga, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1114378940
1019 N LAFAYETTE ST STE 1
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-9766
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Smith, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1245869155
111 W GROVER ST
Shelby, NC 28150
(980) 487-1900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Aamir Iqbal, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1053327171
711 N DEKALB ST
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 482-1482
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Miranda Kilby, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1962686923
734 CHERRYVILLE RD
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 214-2487
✔ PECOS2.6 mi
Shannon Standish, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013494970
920 COX RD STE 201
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 864-8302
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Willie Hester, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1730354002
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi

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 2

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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D0911924

Nephrology Assocs Of The Carolinaspa · Shelby, NC
Active · expires Feb 18, 2028
CLIA Number34D0911924
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 19, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 18, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMuhammad S. Alam
Laboratory Phone(704) 487-9766
Laboratory LocationNephrology Assocs Of The Carolinaspa1019 N Lafayette St Ste 1, Shelby, NC 28150
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D0894097

Nephrology Associates Of Carolinas PA · Rutherfordton, NC
Active · expires Nov 6, 2028
CLIA Number34D0894097
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateNovember 7, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 6, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMuhammad S. Alam
Laboratory Phone(704) 487-9766
Laboratory LocationNephrology Associates Of Carolinas PA141 Veterans Run Suite 1, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
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.

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 Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. is 1598779803. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2006.

Where is Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. located?

Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. is located at 1019 N Lafayette St Suite 1, Shelby, NC 28150. The listed phone number is (704) 487-9766.

What is Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A.. 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 (7), Nephrology (5) and Internal Medicine (2). Of these, 9 practice at this address and 12 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 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.

What insurance does Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. 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 Nephrology Associates Of The Carolinas, P.A. was last updated on October 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 days 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.