MOUNTAIN DOCS FAMILY MEDICINE P.A
NPI 1679689962
Family Medicine in Franklin, NC

Active since August 21, 2006CLIA 34D0942308 · Microscopy
161 IOTLA STREET, FRANKLIN, NC 28734(828) 306-4407(828) 349-4424 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 11, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.a NPPES

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

MOUNTAIN DOCS FAMILY MEDICINE P.A (NPI 1679689962), doing business as Garland C. King Md P.a, is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Franklin, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through March 9, 2028 and lists Kit C Helm, President/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679689962
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameMOUNTAIN DOCS FAMILY MEDICINE P.A
Location Address161 IOTLA STREETFranklin, NC 28734-2506
Mailing Address161 Iotla StreetFranklin, NC 28734 · (828) 306-4407 · Fax (828) 349-4424
Fax(828) 349-4424
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKit C HelmPresident/owner · (828) 306-4407
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1679689962 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
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.
161 IOTLA STREET, Franklin, NC 28734

Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameGarland C. King Md P.a

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid89011M3NC

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

Accepted Insurance

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 Docs Family Medicine P.a is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Family Practice
NPI 1336173749
161 IOTLA STREET
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 306-4407
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1821022237
161 IOTLA STREET
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 306-4407
✔ 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.

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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D0942308

Mountain Docs Family Medicine, PA · Franklin, NC
Active · expires Mar 9, 2028
CLIA Number34D0942308
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 10, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 9, 2028
Laboratory DirectorKit C. Helm
Laboratory Phone(828) 306-4407
Laboratory LocationMountain Docs Family Medicine, PA161 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform 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 Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A is 1679689962. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Garland C. King MD P.A.

Where is Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A located?

Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A is located at 161 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734. The listed phone number is (828) 306-4407.

What is Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A's specialty?

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

Is Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Family Practice, reassign their Medicare billing to Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A. 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.

Does Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 34D0942308) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 9, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A 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 Mountain Docs Family Medicine P.A was last updated on July 21, 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.