NORTH COUNTRY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
NPI 1679551238
Surgery in Newport, VT

Q: What is North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Active since January 04, 2006

41 MEDICAL VILLAGE DRIVE, NEWPORT, VT 05855(802) 334-3500(802) 334-3502 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About North Country Surgical Associates NPPES

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

NORTH COUNTRY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES (NPI 1679551238) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Newport, Vermont and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization lists Deborah L Brown, Enrollment Specialist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679551238

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Legal Business NameNORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER INC

Location Address41 MEDICAL VILLAGE DRIVENewport, VT 05855-9326

Mailing Address189 Prouty DrNewport, VT 05855-9326 · (802) 334-3500 · Fax (802) 334-3502

Phone(802) 334-3500

Fax(802) 334-3502

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialDeborah L BrownEnrollment Specialist · (802) 334-3210

Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2023

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2023

✔ NPI 1679551238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X

41 MEDICAL VILLAGE DRIVE, Newport, VT 05855

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorth Country Surgical Associates

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidOVN0089VT

Accepted Insurance

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

North Country Surgical Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to North Country Surgical Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Tamsin Durand, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1376742627

41 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
Newport, VT 05855

(802) 334-3500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Matthew Kelley, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1417376476

41 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
Newport, VT 05855

(802) 334-3500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Mark Crane, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1952343881

286 HOSPITAL LOOP SUITE 10
Berlin, VT 05602

(802) 223-4311

✔ PECOS54 mi

Omar El-Ghazzawy, DO

General Surgery

NPI 1851898779

20000 HARVARD AVE
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122

(216) 491-6000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare530 mi

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 North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc is 1679551238. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2006. The provider is doing business as North Country Surgical Associates.

Where is North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc located?

North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc is located at 41 Medical Village Drive, Newport, VT 05855. The listed phone number is (802) 334-3500.

What is North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in General Surgery, reassign their Medicare billing to North Country Hospital & Health Center 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list North Country Hospital & Health Center 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 North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc was last updated on September 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.