DR. JOSEPH J ERON JR. MD
NPI 1598838336
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since November 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-4996(919) 843-5515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph J Eron Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH J ERON JR. MD (NPI 1598838336) is an individual infectious disease provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (35891) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598838336
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH J ERON JR.Credential: MD
Location Address101 MANNING DRChapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
Mailing Address143 W Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27516-2539 · (919) 966-4996 · Fax (919) 843-5515
Fax(919) 843-5515
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1598838336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 35891
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph J Eron Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294920138
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101117000549
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Eron reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
101 MANNING DR
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,797 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
475 PROGRESS BLVD
Siler City, NC 27344
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 234 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
46 services20 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27599 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physical Therapist
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orthopaedic Surgery
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, ND 27599
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Psychologist (Clinical)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

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 Joseph Eron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Eron is 1598838336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2006.

Where is Joseph Eron located?

Joseph Eron practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-4996.

What is Joseph Eron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Joseph Eron enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Eron is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Eron's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Eron reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC) and Chatham Hospital, Inc. (Siler City, NC). Each 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 Joseph Eron's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Eron accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Joseph Eron 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.

Is Joseph Eron affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Eron is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Eron was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.