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CAROMONT MEDICAL GROUP INC
NPI 1730354978
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Gastonia, NC

Active since April 29, 2008
815 COX RD, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 865-1700(704) 865-7948 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 18, 2026, Aug 9, 2022, Oct 19, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Caromont Medical Group Inc NPPES

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

CAROMONT MEDICAL GROUP INC (NPI 1730354978), doing business as Caromont Neurology, is a healthcare organization registered as a neurology in Gastonia, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists David Michael Oconnor, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730354978
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Legal Business NameCAROMONT MEDICAL GROUP INC
Location Address815 COX RDGastonia, NC 28054-3453
Mailing AddressPo Box 744786Atlanta, GA 30374-4786 · (704) 834-2450 · Fax (704) 865-7948
Phone(704) 865-1700
Fax(704) 865-7948
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialDavid Michael OconnorCfo · (704) 671-5343
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1730354978 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
815 COX RD, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCaromont Neurology

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11212 Spruce St Ste 305BBelmont, NC 28012-3386 · Phone (704) 865-1700 · Fax (704) 865-7948
Location 21200 Village Harbor Dr Ste DLake Wylie, SC 29710-9092 · Phone (704) 865-1700 · Fax (704) 865-7948
Location 3520 N Dekalb St Ste AShelby, NC 28150-4191 · Phone (704) 671-5343 · Fax (704) 865-7948

Other Identifiers 3

Other020G1NC · Bcbs
MedicaidNPA699SC
Medicaid1730354978NC

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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)

Caromont Medical Group Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

676

Medicare enrollment records show 676 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Caromont Medical Group Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address and 409 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 42

Nurse Practitioner219
Internal Medicine79
Family Practice55
Hospitalist44
Obstetrics/Gynecology34
Psychiatry25
General Surgery24
Pediatric Medicine19
34 other specialties177

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 676
Andrew Becker, MD
Neurology
NPI 1053379487
815 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Catherine Fletchall Belle, D.O.
Neurology
NPI 1891099925
815 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-1700
✔ PECOSSame address
Singaravelu Jagadeesan, MD
Neurology
NPI 1053418509
815 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sunil Mehta, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1821117219
815 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-1700
✔ PECOSSame address
Amber Sipe, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487088696
815 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cecily Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013206911
815 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Zulfiqar Turk, MD
Neurology
NPI 1972794014
815 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Behrouz Zamanifekri, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1629227889
815 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ashvin Ragoowansi, M.D.
Neurosurgery
NPI 1053319129
811 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 852-3888
✔ PECOSSame address
Tina Ballard, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1871965988
811 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 852-3888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Steven Gudeman, M.D
Neurosurgery
NPI 1548216849
811 COX RD
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 852-3888
✔ PECOSSame address
Coltedra Smith, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336498732
2555 COURT DR STE 450
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 671-7652
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Alec Akbarov, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1427099787
2555 COURT DR SUITE 200
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 867-2141
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Rajitha Ambati, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1366601262
2555 COURT DR SUITE 270
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 834-4390
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
James Arter, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1922008960
2555 COURT DR SUITE 300
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 868-3256
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
William Barrett, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1295836575
2555 COURT DR SUITE 450
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 671-7652
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Ram Belbase, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1750539169
2555 COURT DR STE 200
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 867-2141
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Jeffrey Bunning, MD
Pathology
NPI 1568501575
2555 COURT DR STE 270
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 671-5313
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Stephan Hewitt, M.D.
Hospitalist
NPI 1174710735
2555 COURT DR STE 270
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 671-7650
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Paul Kochupura
Vascular Surgery
NPI 1942441340
2555 COURT DR STE 200
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 867-2141
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
See all 676 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 Caromont Medical Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caromont Medical Group Inc is 1730354978. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2008. The provider is doing business as CaroMont Neurology.

Where is Caromont Medical Group Inc located?

Caromont Medical Group Inc is located at 815 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (704) 865-1700.

What is Caromont Medical Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Caromont Medical Group Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caromont Medical Group Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Caromont Medical Group Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 676 clinicians in 42 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Caromont 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 Nurse Practitioner (219), Internal Medicine (79) and Family Practice (55). Of these, 11 practice at this address and 409 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Caromont Medical Group Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Caromont Medical Group 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 Caromont Medical Group Inc was last updated on August 18, 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.