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DR. BRIAN MATTHEW PHELPS MD
NPI 1659939148
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since May 30, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1350 RALEIGH RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517(984) 974-4200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 31, 2024, May 30, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Brian Matthew Phelps Md NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN MATTHEW PHELPS MD (NPI 1659939148) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2025-03080) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659939148
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN MATTHEW PHELPSCredential: MD
Location Address1350 RALEIGH RDChapel Hill, NC 27517-4412
Mailing Address5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420Morrisville, NC 27560-5491
Phone(984) 974-4200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1659939148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2025-03080
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.
1350 RALEIGH RD, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brian Matthew Phelps Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173055340
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241011003515, I20251125002317
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Fusion of additional segment of spine 22614
Fusion of an additional segment of the spine is a surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae together. This is done to stabilize the spine and reduce pain or correct a deformity. The procedure involves using bone grafts, rods, or screws to secure the spine.
109 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260032
LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27517 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
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 13

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

KRISTEL V MAES P.T.
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
1350 RALEIGH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (984) 974-4110
CHERILYN A MARRS FNP-BC
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
1350 RALEIGH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (984) 974-1000
GAURAV TELHAN M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1350 RALEIGH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (984) 974-4200
CHARLES TOMMY BUSH FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1350 RALEIGH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (984) 974-4200
ERIC M HARTMANN P.T.
Physical Therapist
1350 RALEIGH RD, UNC THERAPY SERVICES, SPINE AND IMAGING CENTER
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (984) 974-4110
DOMINIQUE MARIO OMAR HIGGINS MD
Neurological Surgery
1350 RALEIGH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 966-7890
MARYLYNN TULLY PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1350 RALEIGH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (984) 974-4110
STEPHEN MICHAEL SCOTT N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1350 RALEIGH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (984) 974-6800

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 Brian Phelps's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Phelps is 1659939148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2019.

Where is Brian Phelps located?

Brian Phelps practices at 1350 Raleigh Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The listed phone number is (984) 974-4200.

What is Brian Phelps's specialty?

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

Is Brian Phelps enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Phelps is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Brian Phelps accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Brian Phelps 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.

Is Brian Phelps affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Phelps is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Phelps was last updated on October 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.