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CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.
NPI 1801688445
Internal Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since May 20, 2025
701 1ST ST NW STE C, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 757-5100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. NPPES

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

CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. (NPI 1801688445), doing business as Unc Health Lifestyle & Wellness-hickory, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2025. The organization lists Karen Shadowens, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801688445
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameCALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.
Location Address701 1ST ST NW STE CHickory, NC 28601-3762
Mailing Address321 Mulberry St SwLenoir, NC 28645-5720 · (828) 757-5100 · Fax (828) 757-5100
Phone(828) 757-5100
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialKaren ShadowensCfo · (336) 627-8512
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1801688445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
701 1ST ST NW STE C, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUnc Health Lifestyle & Wellness-hickory

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)

Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

312

Medicare enrollment records show 312 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 36 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 27

Diagnostic Radiology88
Nurse Practitioner61
Internal Medicine34
Psychiatry32
Critical Care (Intensivists)15
Family Practice15
Urology8
Hospitalist7
19 other specialties52

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 312
Brandy Forbes, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1417752353
701 1ST ST NW STE C
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 757-5220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nancy Wood, LCMHC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1639537129
701 1ST ST NW STE C
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 757-5220
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Robert Hartman, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1073593646
415 N CENTER ST STE 201
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-8105
✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Franklin Mcguire, MD
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1467419358
415 N CENTER ST SUITE 203
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2005
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Michael Richard, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1437139995
415 N CENTER ST STE 201
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-8105
✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Michelle Sain, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376174078
415 N CENTER ST STE 300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Darla Stevens, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316147507
420 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 315-5622
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Laurie Toman, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346201837
420 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-3898
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Madisen Stephens, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1386533180
955 2ND ST NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 419-1105
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Geoffrey Deleary, MD
Urology
NPI 1154360121
1202 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-4344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
David Weisgerber, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1174585699
307 10TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-9898
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Justin Black, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1508206285
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Maddalena Duarte, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1679794796
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Adrian Holtzman, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1447205778
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Eric Johnson, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1306057047
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Travis Palmer, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1780003152
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Knox Tate, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1285745638
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Stephen Bracewell, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1568858868
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Matthew Dyson, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1073728697
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Aimee Cavendish, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1316113160
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW STE 101
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-8484
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
See all 312 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 Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. is 1801688445. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2025. The provider is doing business as UNC Health Lifestyle & Wellness-Hickory.

Where is Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. located?

Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. is located at 701 1st St NW Ste C, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 757-5100.

What is Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 312 clinicians in 27 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Caldwell Memorial Hospital, 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 Diagnostic Radiology (88), Nurse Practitioner (61) and Internal Medicine (34). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 36 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Caldwell Memorial Hospital, 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 Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc. was last updated on May 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.