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PIEDMONT NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES, PA
NPI 1689673279
Specialist in Hickory, NC

Active since July 18, 2005
1899 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 2101, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 327-7788(828) 327-0112 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, Pa NPPES

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

PIEDMONT NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES, PA (NPI 1689673279) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. The organization lists Linda Weaver, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689673279
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NamePIEDMONT NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES, PA
Location Address1899 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 2101Hickory, NC 28602-4200
Mailing Address1899 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 2101Hickory, NC 28602-4200 · (828) 327-7788 · Fax (828) 327-0112
Phone(828) 327-7788
Fax(828) 327-0112
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLinda WeaverPractice Manager · (828) 327-7788
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 2021
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2021
✔ NPI 1689673279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 32718
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
1899 TATE BLVD SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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)

Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Nitin Khosla, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1841368982
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7788
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Samantha Blank, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1245644384
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7788
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Bettina Eckard
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1770717266
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7788
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kevin Harned, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1457444853
1899 TATE BLVD SE # 2101
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7788
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michele Higerd, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1487655452
1899 TATE BLVD SE SUITE 2101
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7788
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Richard Paul, MD
Neurology
NPI 1174524920
1899 TATE BLVD SE SUITE 2101
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7788
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarah Reeves
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700683091
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7788
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jared Keith, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1386962918
400 SHADOWLINE DR STE 203
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 263-8707
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 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 Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA is 1689673279. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2005.

Where is Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA located?

Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA is located at 1899 Tate Blvd SE Suite 2101, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 327-7788.

What is Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, 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 Nephrology (3), Internal Medicine (2) and Nurse Practitioner (2). Of these, 7 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 1 other insurer list Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA 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 Piedmont Nephrology & Hypertension Associates, PA was last updated on October 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.