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CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP INC
NPI 1649196742
Family Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since June 24, 2026
10 3RD AVE NE STE 500, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 304-6363(828) 304-0033 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc NPPES

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

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP INC (NPI 1649196742), doing business as Desantis Family Medicine Of Catawba Valley, is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2026. The organization lists Pamela J Gallagher, Vp Of Finance/cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649196742
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameCATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP INC
Location Address10 3RD AVE NE STE 500Hickory, NC 28601-5055
Mailing Address10 3rd Ave Ne Ste 500Hickory, NC 28601-5055 · (828) 304-6363 · Fax (828) 304-0033
Phone(828) 304-6363
Fax(828) 304-0033
Organization SubpartYesParent: Catawba Valley Medical Center
Authorized OfficialPamela J GallagherVp Of Finance/cfo · (828) 326-3800
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1649196742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
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.
10 3RD AVE NE STE 500, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDesantis Family Medicine Of Catawba Valley

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

130

Medicare enrollment records show 130 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 79 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 12

Family Practice40
Nurse Practitioner40
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)10
Gastroenterology8
Pulmonary Disease8
Vascular Surgery5
General Surgery4
Internal Medicine4
4 other specialties11

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 130
Michael Burton, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1083693980
24 2ND AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-2231
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Robert Glenn, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1265411938
24 2ND AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-2231
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Scott Polster, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1417936048
24 2ND AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-2231
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Trina Tridico, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1376679001
24 2ND AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-2231
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Gregory Diamonti, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1407810609
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Caroll Koscheski, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1316901515
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Behnam Laderian, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1518494236
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Michelle Sain, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376174078
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Kristen Suchniak-Mussari, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1902148331
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Bradley Zins, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1497776777
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Joann Blackwood
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457283467
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Devan Patel, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1811482748
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Disha Shah
Gastroenterology
NPI 1063822732
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Gaa Richardson, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1003011578
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
John Meier, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1043274244
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Michelle Starnes, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487052445
1205 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 855-3644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Paige Parker, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1053721282
1205 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-1699
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Annette Heavner, DNP, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700545753
1205 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 732-5800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Kate Ryan, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1558865022
1205 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 732-5800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Christina Jenkins
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710856752
52 12TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 732-7600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
See all 130 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 Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc is 1649196742. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2026. The provider is doing business as DeSantis Family Medicine of Catawba Valley.

Where is Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc located?

Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc is located at 10 3rd Ave NE Ste 500, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 304-6363.

What is Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc's specialty?

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

Is Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 130 clinicians in 12 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Catawba Valley 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 Family Practice (40), Nurse Practitioner (40) and Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (10). Of these, 79 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc 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 Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc was last updated on June 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.