OPEN WATER MEDICAL, PA
NPI 1669852372
Family Medicine in Morehead City, NC

Active since June 08, 2015CLIA 34D1088471 · Waiver
3106 ARENDELL STREET, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 808-2500(252) 808-2501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Open Water Medical, Pa NPPES

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

OPEN WATER MEDICAL, PA (NPI 1669852372) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Morehead City, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 25, 2028 and lists Tisha Rae Smith, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669852372
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameOPEN WATER MEDICAL, PA
Location Address3106 ARENDELL STREETMorehead City, NC 28557-3202
Mailing Address1620 C Live Oak StreetBeaufort, NC 28516-1583 · (252) 728-5737 · Fax (252) 728-5739
Fax(252) 808-2501
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTisha Rae SmithPractice Manager · (252) 728-5737
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2022
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1669852372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 30580
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.
3106 ARENDELL STREET, Morehead City, NC 28557

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)

Open Water Medical, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Open Water Medical, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124868070
3106 ARENDELL ST
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972838183
3106 ARENDELL ST
Morehead City, NC 28557
(940) 783-8513
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1831176072
1620 LIVE OAK ST SUITE C
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-5737
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700578630
263 HOWARD BLVD
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 359-4708
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265166938
11 OFFICE PARK DR
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-9906
✔ PECOS36 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1346231388
11 OFFICE PARK DR
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-9906
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 34D1088471

Open Water Medical, PA · Morehead City, NC
Active · expires Aug 25, 2028
CLIA Number34D1088471
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 26, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 25, 2028
Laboratory DirectorKerry A. Willis
Laboratory Phone(252) 808-2500
Laboratory LocationOpen Water Medical, PA3106 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Open Water Medical, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Open Water Medical, PA is 1669852372. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2015.

Where is Open Water Medical, PA located?

Open Water Medical, PA is located at 3106 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 808-2500.

What is Open Water Medical, PA's specialty?

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

Is Open Water Medical, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Open Water Medical, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Open Water Medical, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Open Water Medical, PA. 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 Nurse Practitioner (4) and Family Practice (2). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Open Water Medical, PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D1088471) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 25, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Open Water Medical, PA was last updated on February 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.