DREXEL DISCOUNT DRUG
NPI 1609920982
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Morganton, NC

Active since January 23, 2007CLIA 34D2211270 · Waiver
2728 US 70 E, MORGANTON, NC 28655(828) 433-6777(828) 433-1594 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Drexel Discount Drug NPPES

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

DREXEL DISCOUNT DRUG (NPI 1609920982) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Morganton, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 25, 2027 and lists John Michael Heilman, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609920982
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X
Legal Business NameDRUG RITE, INC.
Location Address2728 US 70 EMorganton, NC 28655-6978
Mailing AddressPo Box 2607Drexel, NC 28619-2607 · (828) 433-6777 · Fax (828) 433-1594
Fax(828) 433-1594
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn Michael HeilmanPresident · (828) 433-6777
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2012
NPI 1609920982 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336C0003X
License Licensed in NC · 5954
Definition
A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.
2728 US 70 E, Morganton, NC 28655

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDrexel Discount Drug

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified1146290001NC
Medicaid0125344NC

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

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 34D2211270

Drexel Discount Drug LLC · Morganton, NC
Active · expires Jan 25, 2027
CLIA Number34D2211270
Laboratory TypePharmacy
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJeff Mercer
Laboratory Phone(828) 433-6777
Laboratory LocationDrexel Discount Drug LLC2728 Us 70 E, Morganton, NC 28655
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 24

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Drexel Discount Drug, LLC carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Drexel Discount Drug, LLC

DMEPOS supplier · Morganton, NC

Does not accept Medicare assignment

Drexel Discount Drug, LLC has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20422469
Medicare Participant SinceFebruary 20, 2019
Supplier Location2728 Us 70 EMorganton, NC 28655
Supplier Specialties
Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Nebulizer Drugs
Albuterol, levalbuterol, and metaproterenol are all short-acting bronchodilators with beta-adrenergic stimulatory effect
Oral Anticancer Drugs
FDA anticancer drugs
Oral Antiemetic Drugs
FDA antiemetic drugs
Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans
Raised toilets, Drop-arm commodes, Folding commodes, Plastic urinals, Plastic bedpans, Disposable urinals
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Heat & Cold Applications
Heat therapy, Cold therapy, Heating pads
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Pharmacist
2728 US 70 E
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Pharmacist
2728 US 70 E
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2728 US 70 E
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Pharmacist
2728 US 70 E
MORGANTON, NC 28655

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 Drug Rite, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Drug Rite, Inc. is 1609920982. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2007. The provider is doing business as Drexel Discount Drug.

Where is Drug Rite, Inc. located?

Drug Rite, Inc. is located at 2728 Us 70 E, Morganton, NC 28655. The listed phone number is (828) 433-6777.

What is Drug Rite, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Does Drug Rite, Inc. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Drexel Discount Drug, LLC does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

Does Drug Rite, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D2211270) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 25, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Drug Rite, Inc. was last updated on October 29, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.