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DR. VENUS IDETTE PITTS MD
NPI 1740217801
Internal Medicine in Durham, NC

Active since June 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2609 N DUKE ST STE 403, DURHAM, NC 27704(919) 416-4700(919) 416-0821 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Venus Idette Pitts Md NPPES

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

DR. VENUS IDETTE PITTS MD (NPI 1740217801) is an individual internal medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9900644) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740217801
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VENUS IDETTE PITTSCredential: MD
Location Address2609 N DUKE ST STE 403Durham, NC 27704-3048
Mailing Address2609 N Duke St, Suite 403Durham, NC 27704-3048 · (919) 416-4700 · Fax (919) 416-0821
Phone(919) 416-4700
Fax(919) 416-0821
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1740217801 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9900644
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 ListedAcupuncturistTaxonomy 171100000X · License 9900644 (NC)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207RA0401X · License 9900644 (NC)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Obesity MedicineTaxonomy 207RB0002X · License 9900644 (NC)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 9900644 (NC)
2609 N DUKE ST STE 403, Durham, NC 27704
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Other Identifiers 3

Other2026035ANC · Medicare Id
Medicaid89136E4NC
Medicaid89136E4NCNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Providence Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Venus Idette Pitts Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618956269
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040716000504
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27704 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALEESHA HUGHES LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, MA,
Counselor (Professional)
2609 N DUKE ST STE 403
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 416-4700

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 Venus Pitts's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venus Pitts is 1740217801. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2006.

Where is Venus Pitts located?

Venus Pitts practices at 2609 N Duke St Ste 403, Durham, NC 27704. The listed phone number is (919) 416-4700.

What is Venus Pitts's specialty?

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

Is Venus Pitts enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venus Pitts is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Venus Pitts accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Venus Pitts 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 Venus Pitts was last updated on August 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.