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CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP INC
NPI 1659267359
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Hickory, NC

Active since June 17, 2025
415 N CENTER ST STE 300, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 328-3300(828) 328-9101 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 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 1659267359), doing business as Gastroenterology Associates Of Catawba Valley-a, is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulatory surgical in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2025. The organization lists Pamela Gallagher, Vp Of Finance/cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659267359
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QA1903X
Legal Business NameCATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP INC
Location Address415 N CENTER ST STE 300Hickory, NC 28601-5036
Mailing AddressPo Box 890273Charlotte, NC 28289-0273
Phone(828) 328-3300
Fax(828) 328-9101
Organization SubpartYesParent: Catawba Valley Medical Center
Authorized OfficialPamela GallagherVp Of Finance/cfo · (828) 326-3800
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1659267359 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QA1903X
415 N CENTER ST STE 300, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGastroenterology Associates Of Catawba Valley-a

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.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

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 9 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Devan Patel, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1811482748
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gaa Richardson, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1003011578
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
John Meier, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1043274244
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Disha Shah
Gastroenterology
NPI 1063822732
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gregory Diamonti, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1407810609
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Caroll Koscheski, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1316901515
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Behnam Laderian, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1518494236
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kristen Suchniak-Mussari, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1902148331
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Bradley Zins, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1497776777
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 1659267359. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2025. The provider is doing business as Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley-A.

Where is Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc located?

Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc is located at 415 N Center St Ste 300, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 328-3300.

What is Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

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), 9 clinicians in 2 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 Gastroenterology (8) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 9 practice at this address. 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, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare 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 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.