WESTERN CAROLINA DIGESTIVE CONSULTANTS PA
NPI 1790870830
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Sylva, NC

Active since October 04, 2006
26 WESTCARE DRIVE, SUITE 304, SYLVA, NC 28779(828) 586-9200(828) 586-7459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Western Carolina Digestive Consultants Pa NPPES

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

WESTERN CAROLINA DIGESTIVE CONSULTANTS PA (NPI 1790870830) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Sylva, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Traci Nichelle Knop, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790870830
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameWESTERN CAROLINA DIGESTIVE CONSULTANTS PA
Location Address26 WESTCARE DRIVE, SUITE 304Sylva, NC 28779-5278
Mailing Address26 Westcare Drive, Suite 304Sylva, NC 28779-5278 · (828) 586-9200 · Fax (828) 586-7459
Fax(828) 586-7459
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTraci Nichelle KnopManager · (828) 586-9200
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1790870830 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
26 WESTCARE DRIVE, Sylva, NC 28779

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid890292KNC
Other0292KNC · Bluecross Bluesheild

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Western Carolina Digestive Consultants Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

16

Medicare enrollment records show 16 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Nurse Practitioner9
Gastroenterology4
Pathology2
Internal Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (16)

Gastroenterology
NPI 1558364729
26 WESTCARE DR SUITE 304
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-9200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gastroenterology
NPI 1770678591
26 WESTCARE DRIVE SUITE 302
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-9200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376735423
193 ASHEVILLE HWY
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-8935
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720595424
293 HOSPITAL RD
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 477-4334
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083058770
26 WESTCARE DR SUITE 302
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-9200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295599439
26 WESTCARE DR STE 302
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-9200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235224692
1188 SKYLAND DR
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-2273
✔ PECOS1.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053619692
80 VETERANS BLVD
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 538-4546
✔ PECOS13 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1629438486
1100 TUNNEL RD
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-7911
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare44 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487046983
571 S ALLEN RD
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 692-6178
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare46 mi
Pathology
NPI 1932428851
2022 VAIL AVE
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 377-4009
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare136 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1497849087
3520 AIRPORT BLVD NW STE F
Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 206-5622
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare299 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720457674
1650 GREENFIELD ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 798-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare312 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1316960149
700 E BROAD ST
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 270-4455
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare551 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1215981600
1500 W 22ND ST SUITE 101
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 328-8500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare914 mi
Pathology
NPI 1306047139
11301 WILSHIRE BLVD RM 1256
Los Angeles, CA 90073
(310) 478-3711
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,997 mi

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 Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA is 1790870830. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006.

Where is Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA located?

Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA is located at 26 Westcare Drive Suite 304, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 586-9200.

What is Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 16 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA. 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 (9), Gastroenterology (4) and Pathology (2). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA 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 Western Carolina Digestive Consultants PA was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.