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BLUE RIDGE NEPHROLOGY
NPI 1679735112
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Morganton, NC

Active since June 26, 2008
352 E PARKER RD STE B, SUITE A, MORGANTON, NC 28655(828) 580-3250(828) 580-3251 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Blue Ridge Nephrology NPPES

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

BLUE RIDGE NEPHROLOGY (NPI 1679735112) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Morganton, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. The organization lists Robert G Fritts, Svp-cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679735112
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameBLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Location Address352 E PARKER RD STE B, SUITE AMorganton, NC 28655-5122
Mailing AddressPo Box 601076Charlotte, NC 28260-1076 · (828) 580-3250 · Fax (828) 580-3251
Phone(828) 580-3250
Fax(828) 580-3251
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert G FrittsSvp-cfo · (828) 580-5545
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2013
✔ NPI 1679735112 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200300065
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
352 E PARKER RD STE B, Morganton, NC 28655
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBlue Ridge Nephrology

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN2327875NC
Medicaid5950781NC

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)

Blue Ridge Nephrology 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 Blue Ridge Nephrology, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 99 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
David Mann, M.D.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1700030459
352 E PARKER RD STE B
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-6410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Lisa Mull, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033531421
2209 S STERLING ST STE 300
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Patricia Amoako, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1770610370
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Shivashanker Balasingham, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1598996944
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Katherine Breiter, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1972702108
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6403
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Hayden Caraway, DO
Hospitalist
NPI 1669116505
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Wenimar Salvador, M.D.
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1477668523
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Andrew Shannon, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1982823902
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Keisha Emerson, MA, LCAS, LCMHC, NCC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1801223383
117 FOOTHILLS DR
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-2700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Rahul Sampath, M.D
Infectious Disease
NPI 1386964468
111 FOOTHILLS DR STE B
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5705
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Christine Lincoln, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1255770855
2209 S STERLING ST STE 400
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4661
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Kadry Allaboun, MD
Neurology
NPI 1598795635
2209 S STERLING ST STE 330
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-8100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Jayme Cannon
Geriatric Medicine
NPI 1598296220
2209 S STERLING ST STE 330
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5706
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
David Clark, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1881654572
2209 S STERLING ST STE 600
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4577
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Michael Clemens, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1871852095
2209 S STERLING ST STE 600
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-2250
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Fernando De La Serna, MD
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1093923187
2209 S STERLING ST STE 530
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Steven Isserman, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1518920271
2209 S STERLING ST STE 530
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Nathaniel Krogel, D.O.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1700090636
2209 S STERLING ST SUITE 200
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-6752
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Rhonda Mcneely, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1326156944
2209 S STERLING ST SUITE 400
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4661
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Silpa Rao, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1841573813
2209 S STERLING ST STE 300
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-4010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 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 1679735112. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2008. The provider is doing business as Blue Ridge Nephrology.

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

Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group, Inc. is located at 352 E Parker Rd Ste B Suite A, Morganton, NC 28655. The listed phone number is (828) 580-3250.

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

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

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, 99 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 May 2, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.