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ADVENT INTERNAL MEDICINE
NPI 1770619439
Internal Medicine in Columbus, NC

Active since February 26, 2007
11 SUNSHINE LN, COLUMBUS, NC 28722(828) 859-7659 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Advent Internal Medicine NPPES

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

ADVENT INTERNAL MEDICINE (NPI 1770619439) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Columbus, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Tryon and lists George Gi-min Kim, Md/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770619439
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameADVENT INTERNAL MEDICINE
Location Address11 SUNSHINE LNColumbus, NC 28722
Mailing AddressPo Box 219Lynn, NC 28750-0219 · (828) 859-7659
Phone(828) 859-7659
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGeorge Gi-min KimMd/owner · (828) 859-7659
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2019
✔ NPI 1770619439 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9700614
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.
11 SUNSHINE LN, Columbus, NC 28722
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12536 Lynn Rd, Suite BTryon, NC 28782-7875 · Phone (828) 859-7659 · Fax (828) 859-2470

Other Identifiers 2

Other1061YNC · Blue Cross Blue Shield
OtherDD6796NC · Railroad Medicare

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 MULTIPLE 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)

Advent Internal Medicine 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 Advent Internal Medicine, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

George Kim, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1508906132
2536 LYNN RD SUITE B
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-7659
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi

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

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) 34D1031601

Advent Internal Medicine · Columbus, NC
Expired · Oct 4, 2026
CLIA Number34D1031601
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 5, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 4, 2026
Laboratory DirectorGeorge G. Kim
Laboratory Phone(828) 859-7659
Laboratory LocationAdvent Internal Medicine11 Sunshine Lane, Columbus, NC 28722
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.

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 Advent Internal Medicine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Advent Internal Medicine is 1770619439. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2007.

Where is Advent Internal Medicine located?

Advent Internal Medicine is located at 11 Sunshine Ln, Columbus, NC 28722. The listed phone number is (828) 859-7659.

What is Advent Internal Medicine's specialty?

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

Is Advent Internal Medicine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Advent Internal Medicine is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Advent Internal Medicine?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Advent Internal Medicine. 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 Advent Internal Medicine was last updated on October 2, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.