UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, INC
NPI 1730183286
Internal Medicine in Huntington, WV

Q: What is University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since June 10, 2005

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701(304) 691-8722(304) 691-8591 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2026, May 16, 2025, Sep 20, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, INC (NPI 1730183286) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Huntington, West Virginia and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. The organization lists John Matt Straub, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730183286

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Legal Business NameUNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, INC

Location Address1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVEHuntington, WV 25701

Mailing Address1600 Medical Center DrHuntington, WV 25701-3656 · (304) 691-8722 · Fax (304) 691-8591

Phone(304) 691-8722

Fax(304) 691-8591

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJohn Matt StraubCfo · (304) 691-1284

Enumeration DateJune 10, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026

✔ NPI 1730183286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 15

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X

Also ListedDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 1223S0112X

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X

Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X

Also ListedPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0102X

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X

Also ListedUrologyTaxonomy 208800000X

Also ListedPodiatristTaxonomy 213E00000X

Also ListedClinic/Center · Multi-SpecialtyTaxonomy 261QM1300X

Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Huntington, WV 25701

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0393766OH

Medicaid65902892KY

Medicaid0011305000WV

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 Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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)

University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

535

Medicare enrollment records show 535 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 191 practice at this address and 441 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 46

Nurse Practitioner135

Pediatric Medicine58

Family Practice51

Internal Medicine33

Orthopedic Surgery23

General Surgery21

Psychiatry19

Neurology18

38 other specialties177

Nearest to this location (20)

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Kara Anderson, MD

Pediatric Medicine

NPI 1407437700

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 3500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Matthew Bullock, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1316171580

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE G500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1262

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jennifer Byrd, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1538806286

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 1500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1100

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jesse Cottrell, MD

Obstetrics/Gynecology

NPI 1679832075

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 4500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1400

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Thomas Dougherty, MD

Pathology

NPI 1003890740

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR SUITE B510
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-8850

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Emily Fletcher, MD

Neurology

NPI 1639828387

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1824

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Mohammad Hammad, MD

Hand Surgery

NPI 1134811219

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE G500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1262

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Alexander Herrera, DO

General Surgery

NPI 1922503887

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 2500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1200

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Sharmila Jai Kumar, MD

Critical Care (Intensivists)

NPI 1982136909

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SUITE 3500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Holly Nauert, DO

Family Practice

NPI 1871171702

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SUITE 1500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1100

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Mayur Sharma, MD

Neurosurgery

NPI 1942637095

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SUITE B500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1787

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Yasmeen Obeidat

Gastroenterology

NPI 1992366595

1340 HAL GREER BLVD, BLDG 2 SUITE 2000
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Skyler Smith, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1881829349

1340 HAL GREER BLVD
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 399-6727

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Pruthvi Goparaju, MD

Endocrinology

NPI 1447802087

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SUITE 3500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Raj Khanna, DMD, MD

Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI 1669432373

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR SUITE 2500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1200

✔ PECOSSame address

Hillary Porter, DO

Psychiatry

NPI 1073871083

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR FL 3R
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1300

✔ PECOSSame address

Kenneth Avery, D.P.M.

Podiatry

NPI 1154334696

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR SUITE G500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1262

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Rabah Boukhemis, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

NPI 1619937265

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR SUITE 1500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1100

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Scott Gibbs, MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1831191451

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR SUITE 2500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1200

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jeffrey Harris, MD

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1326241035

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR SUITE 3500
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 691-1300

✔ PECOSSame address

See all 535 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 University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc is 1730183286. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2005.

Where is University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc located?

University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc is located at 1600 Medical Center Drive, Huntington, WV 25701. The listed phone number is (304) 691-8722.

What is University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 535 clinicians in 46 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to University Physicians & Surgeons, 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 Nurse Practitioner (135), Pediatric Medicine (58) and Family Practice (51). Of these, 191 practice at this address and 441 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 5 other insurers list University Physicians & Surgeons, 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 University Physicians & Surgeons, Inc was last updated on August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.