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KAARIAINEN MEDICAL SERVICES PLLC
NPI 1710127824
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Hickory, NC

Active since March 02, 2009
321 41ST AVENUE PL NW, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 322-9164(828) 324-4293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Kaariainen Medical Services Pllc NPPES

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

KAARIAINEN MEDICAL SERVICES PLLC (NPI 1710127824) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. The organization lists Ismo Kaariainen, Md, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710127824
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameKAARIAINEN MEDICAL SERVICES PLLC
Location Address321 41ST AVENUE PL NWHickory, NC 28601-9028
Mailing Address321 41st Avenue Pl NwHickory, NC 28601-9028 · (828) 322-9164 · Fax (828) 324-4293
Phone(828) 322-9164
Fax(828) 324-4293
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialIsmo KaariainenMd · (828) 850-4780
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2022
✔ NPI 1710127824 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 · 200101075
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.
321 41ST AVENUE PL NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1083615058NC

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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kaariainen Medical Services Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Ismo Kaariainen, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1083615058
400 SHADOWLINE DR STE 203
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 263-8707
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 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 Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC is 1710127824. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2009.

Where is Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC located?

Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC is located at 321 41st Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 322-9164.

What is Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kaariainen Medical Services PLLC was last updated on May 5, 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.