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BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC
NPI 1639244478
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Morganton, NC

Active since November 21, 2006
2201 S. STERLING STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655(828) 580-6900(828) 580-6909 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc NPPES

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

BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC (NPI 1639244478), doing business as Brhc Radiology Practice, is a healthcare organization registered as a diagnostic radiology in Morganton, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Robert Fritts, Svp Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639244478
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Legal Business NameBLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC
Location Address2201 S. STERLING STREETMorganton, NC 28655
Mailing Address2201 S. Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655
Phone(828) 580-6900
Fax(828) 580-6909
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert FrittsSvp Cfo · (828) 580-5545
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1639244478 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
2201 S. STERLING STREET, Morganton, NC 28655
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBrhc Radiology Practice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5912122NC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

379

Medicare enrollment records show 379 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 21 practice at this address and 99 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 30

Diagnostic Radiology143
Nurse Practitioner61
Internal Medicine40
Family Practice25
Hospitalist20
Neurology13
Obstetrics/Gynecology12
Pulmonary Disease9
22 other specialties56

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 379
Patricia Amoako, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1770610370
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Shivashanker Balasingham, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1598996944
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Katherine Breiter, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1972702108
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6403
✔ PECOSSame address
Jonathan Brisson, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1780926691
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hayden Caraway, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1669116505
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Prathyusha Chalasani, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1235707647
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOSSame address
Trent Edwards, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1124606405
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Benjamin Field
Internal Medicine
NPI 1083030894
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Luigi Frugone Larrea, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1053379990
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Grossens, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1982711701
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Melissa Harris, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073172904
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thomas Kirkland, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1932526720
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rhett Mays, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1366617136
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Francia Mendez
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457225658
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rahul Patel
Hospitalist
NPI 1023710936
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOSSame address
Mary Robinson, F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336155050
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6403
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Wenimar Salvador, M.D.
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1477668523
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kasey Shallenburg, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1265018196
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOSSame address
Andrew Shannon, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1982823902
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lisa Mull, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033531421
2209 S STERLING ST STE 300
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 379 clinicians

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

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 Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc is 1639244478. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2006. The provider is doing business as BRHC Radiology Practice.

Where is Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc located?

Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc is located at 2201 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC 28655. The listed phone number is (828) 580-6900.

What is Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 379 clinicians in 30 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc. 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 Diagnostic Radiology (143), Nurse Practitioner (61) and Internal Medicine (40). Of these, 21 practice at this address and 99 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc was last updated on August 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.