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DR. MICHAEL DREWNO M.D.
NPI 1619084407
Internal Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since August 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
133 37TH AVENUE PL NW, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 448-7822(828) 580-6759 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Oct 24, 2017, Sep 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Michael Drewno M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL DREWNO M.D. (NPI 1619084407) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2009-00277) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619084407
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL DREWNOCredential: M.D.
Location Address133 37TH AVENUE PL NWHickory, NC 28601-8072
Mailing Address133 37th Avenue Pl NwHickory, NC 28601-8072 · (828) 448-7822 · Fax (828) 580-6759
Phone(828) 448-7822
Fax(828) 580-6759
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1619084407 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2009-00277
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 ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 2009-00277 (NC)
133 37TH AVENUE PL NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1260 Hospital DrBrevard, NC 28712-3378 · Phone (828) 884-9111
Location 2430 Rankin DrMarion, NC 28752-6568 · Phone (828) 659-5000

Other Identifiers 3

OtherN27530041Medicare Mercy
Medicaid4280234MI
OtherON27530Medicare Group No. Mercy

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Drewno M.d. 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 ID2264504992
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090528000245
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Drewno reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc.
3.3 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2134 14TH AVENUE CIR NW
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 322 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568934487 (828) 580-2129

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 3

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.
68 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
67 services34 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340075
Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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.

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 Michael Drewno's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Drewno is 1619084407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2006.

Where is Michael Drewno located?

Michael Drewno practices at 133 37th Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 448-7822.

What is Michael Drewno's specialty?

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

Is Michael Drewno enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Drewno 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 organization bills Medicare for Michael Drewno's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Drewno reassigns Medicare benefits to Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. (Hickory, NC). The 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 Michael Drewno's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Michael Drewno affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Drewno is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Drewno was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.