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LUREDEAN GALE HAMILTON-BRANDON M.D.
NPI 1629006994
Family Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2365 SPRINGS RD NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 256-2112(828) 256-2393 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Luredean Gale Hamilton-brandon M.d. NPPES

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

LUREDEAN GALE HAMILTON-BRANDON M.D. (NPI 1629006994) is an individual family medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (96-00185) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629006994
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameLUREDEAN GALE HAMILTON-BRANDONCredential: M.D.
Location Address2365 SPRINGS RD NEHickory, NC 28601-3067
Mailing Address2365 Springs Rd NeHickory, NC 28601-3067 · (828) 256-2112 · Fax (828) 256-2393
Phone(828) 256-2112
Fax(828) 256-2393
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1629006994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 96-00185
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2365 SPRINGS RD NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid89135PHNC
Other135PHNC · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Luredean Gale Hamilton-brandon M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Luredean Hamilton-brandon reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gaston Family Health Services, Inc.
2.6 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
858 2ND ST NE
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467123091 (704) 874-9005
Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.
2.9 mi
Internal Medicine
701 1ST ST NW STE C
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 313 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801688445 (828) 757-5100

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

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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 14

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

JENNA PAIGE JACOB MSW, LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112
MICHELLE ROBINSON NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 325-0950
MARSHA LYNN DIAMONTI FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112
MRS. AUDREY DELORIS RICE ANP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 325-0950
GASTON FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112
MR. MICHAEL TODD FAULKNER JR. FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5550
KRISTIN GOTTRY NP
Family Medicine
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5550
DR. REBECCA HILARY-LAURINE HATHARASINGHE DO
Family Medicine
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112

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 Luredean Hamilton-brandon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luredean Hamilton-brandon is 1629006994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Where is Luredean Hamilton-brandon located?

Luredean Hamilton-brandon practices at 2365 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 256-2112.

What is Luredean Hamilton-brandon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Luredean Hamilton-brandon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luredean Hamilton-brandon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Luredean Hamilton-brandon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Luredean Hamilton-brandon reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Gaston Family Health Services, Inc. (Hickory, NC) and Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Hickory, 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 Luredean Hamilton-brandon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Luredean Hamilton-brandon accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Luredean Hamilton-brandon 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 Luredean Hamilton-brandon was last updated on April 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.