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FOREST CITY FAMILY CARE
NPI 1750068219
Clinic/Center - Rural Health in Forest City, NC

Active since June 28, 2023CLIA Certified · 2 labs
212 ALLENDALE DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043(828) 245-7626(828) 248-2694 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Forest City Family Care NPPES

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

FOREST CITY FAMILY CARE (NPI 1750068219) is a healthcare organization registered as a rural health in Forest City, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Charlotte Lawrence, Secretary, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750068219
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QR1300X
Legal Business NameDLP RUTHERFORD PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC
Location Address212 ALLENDALE DRForest City, NC 28043-2889
Mailing Address330 Seven Springs WayBrentwood, TN 37027-5098 · (615) 920-7000 · Fax (615) 920-8775
Phone(828) 245-7626
Fax(828) 248-2694
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCharlotte LawrenceSecretary · (615) 920-7000
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1750068219 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Rural HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QR1300X
212 ALLENDALE DR, Forest City, NC 28043
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsForest City Family Care

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)

Forest City Family Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

76

Medicare enrollment records show 76 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forest City Family Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 29 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 16

Nurse Practitioner27
General Surgery11
Family Practice7
Obstetrics/Gynecology7
Orthopedic Surgery5
Pediatric Medicine5
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)3
Psychiatry3
8 other specialties8

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 76
Sarah Carpenter, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427753003
212 ALLENDALE DR
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-7626
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
George Finch, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1497775597
212 ALLENDALE DR
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-7626
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Taylor Miller, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093497083
212 ALLENDALE DR
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-7626
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Charly Mott, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992421853
212 ALLENDALE DR
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-7626
✔ PECOSSame address
Mallory Alcala, DO
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1952894404
162 COMMERCIAL DR STE B
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 287-9325
✔ PECOS0.4 mi
Paul Linker, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1932143690
162 COMMERCIAL DR STE B
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 286-5573
✔ PECOS0.4 mi
Amanda Whitaker, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407537020
162 COMMERCIAL DRIVE
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 287-9325
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Dawne Akuneme
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578382834
152 KENSINGTON DR
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-2152
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 mi
Mathukutty Joseph, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1215947049
393 OAK STREET SUITE 100
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 287-3928
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi
Russell Stewart, MD
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1275613218
1269 US HIGHWAY 221A
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 657-5371
✔ PECOS4.6 mi
David Billue, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1982795407
288 S RIDGECREST AVE STE 1
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-5583
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.7 mi
Jennifer Robbins, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1366265597
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.7 mi
Julie Thorn, AGNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1043744386
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.7 mi
Victoria Delestowicz, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1104975515
175 TRYON RD
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-5583
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.8 mi
Brian Pienkos, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1376759811
139 DOCTOR HENRY NORRIS DR
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-9260
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.8 mi
Alan Ancillotti, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972845204
128 DOCTOR HENRY NORRIS DR
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-5575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Natalie Bublitz, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1376283762
128 DR HENRY NORRIS DR
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-4434
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Katherina Johnson, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427720655
128 DR HENRY NORRIS DR
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-5575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Cameron Ludwig, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1366186637
128 DR HENRY NORRIS DR
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-4434
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
Michael Couser, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1891316451
444 NC 108 HWY
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-7846
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.9 mi
See all 76 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D0242907

Forest City Family Care · Forest City, NC
Active · expires Jan 19, 2027
CLIA Number34D0242907
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 20, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 19, 2027
Laboratory DirectorGeorge C. Finch Jr
Laboratory Phone(828) 245-7626
Laboratory LocationForest City Family Care212 Allendale Drive, Forest City, NC 28043
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2206454

Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices Polk Medical Specialties · Columbus, NC
Active · expires Dec 20, 2026
CLIA Number34D2206454
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 21, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 20, 2026
Laboratory DirectorLynda Lachance
Laboratory Phone(828) 245-7626
Laboratory LocationDlp Rutherford Physician Practices Polk Medical Specialties801 West Mills Street, Suite B, Columbus, NC 28722
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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 Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC is 1750068219. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2023. The provider is doing business as Forest City Family Care.

Where is Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC located?

Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC is located at 212 Allendale Dr, Forest City, NC 28043. The listed phone number is (828) 245-7626.

What is Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Rural Health, with taxonomy code 261QR1300X.

Is Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 76 clinicians in 16 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC. 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 (27), General Surgery (11) and Family Practice (7). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 29 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC 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 Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC was last updated on September 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.