MOUNTAIN ORTHOPAEDICS
NPI 1659513489
Orthopaedic Surgery in Marion, NC

Q: What is Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Active since March 25, 2009

1135 N MAIN STREET, MARION, NC 28752(828) 652-2111(828) 580-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Mountain Orthopaedics NPPES

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

MOUNTAIN ORTHOPAEDICS (NPI 1659513489) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Marion, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. The organization lists Robert Fritts, Svp/cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659513489

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Legal Business NameBLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Location Address1135 N MAIN STREETMarion, NC 28752

Mailing Address2201 S. Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28755 · (828) 580-4220 · Fax (828) 580-4229

Phone(828) 652-2111

Fax(828) 580-4229

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialRobert FrittsSvp/cfo · (828) 580-5545

Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2010

✔ NPI 1659513489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X

1135 N MAIN STREET, Marion, NC 28752

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMountain Orthopaedics

Other Identifiers 3

Other200601047NC · Nc License

Other009000886NC · Nc License

Medicare PIN2327875NC

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mountain Orthopaedics is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

320

Medicare enrollment records show 320 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mountain Orthopaedics, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 19 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 30

Diagnostic Radiology84

Nurse Practitioner61

Internal Medicine40

Family Practice25

Hospitalist20

Neurology13

Obstetrics/Gynecology12

Pulmonary Disease9

22 other specialties56

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 320

Austin Annas, PT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1295335909

348 GRACE CORPENING DR
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-6821

1.9 mi

Gregory Antal, PT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1649585167

348 GRACE CORPENING DR
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-6821

1.9 mi

Laura Holloway, MSPT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1679897870

348 GRACE CORPENING DR
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-6821

✔ Accepts Medicare1.9 mi

Jay Mazaleski, P.T.

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1801032263

348 GRACE CORPENING DR
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-6821

1.9 mi

Benjamin Poteat, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1447921275

20 S MEDICAL CT
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-1750

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.9 mi

Erin Ward, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1649976853

20 S MEDICAL CT
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-1750

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.9 mi

Adam Kinninger, D.O.

Family Practice

NPI 1235387820

20 S MEDICAL CT
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-1750

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi

Peter Bechtel, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1144481383

430 RANKIN DR
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 659-5700

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi

Pamela Bartels, M.D.

Family Practice

NPI 1962492306

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-8727

✔ PECOS2.8 mi

Angela Bryan, M.D.

Family Practice

NPI 1083696595

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-8727

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi

Mark Burton, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1962461491

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE A
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-1364

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi

Ann Marie Hammond, A/GNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1326473190

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE A
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 580-1364

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi

Emily Heien

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1801592738

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-8727

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi

Kedron Hendley, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1679884449

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-8727

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi

Elizabeth Mackinnon, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1891950697

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-8727

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi

Ruth Raffield, F.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1740272558

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-8727

✔ PECOS2.8 mi

Courtney Setzer, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083336416

2293 SUGAR HILL RD SUITE D
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-8727

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi

Gregory Simolke, M.D.

Obstetrics/Gynecology

NPI 1861442147

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE C
Marion, NC 28752

(828) 652-3019

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi

Melanie Orange, M.D.

Family Practice

NPI 1629068069

5920 US HIGHWAY 70 E
Nebo, NC 28761

(828) 659-9703

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi

Amanda Thomas, DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1457975831

301 LINVILLE ST
Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 580-1400

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi

See all 320 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 1659513489. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2009. The provider is doing business as Mountain Orthopaedics.

Where is Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. located?

Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. is located at 1135 N Main Street, Marion, NC 28752. The listed phone number is (828) 652-2111.

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

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

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), 320 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 (84), Nurse Practitioner (61) and Internal Medicine (40). Of these, 19 practice 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 April 21, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.