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MS. CHARITY CRANFORD NP
NPI 1821324377
Nurse Practitioner in Dobson, NC

Active since October 19, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
118 HAMBY RD, DOBSON, NC 27017(336) 401-8439 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ms. Charity Cranford Np NPPES

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

MS. CHARITY CRANFORD NP (NPI 1821324377) is an individual nurse practitioner in Dobson, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5004530) and active in the NPI registry since October 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821324377
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. CHARITY CRANFORDCredential: NP
Location Address118 HAMBY RDDobson, NC 27017-8471
Mailing Address118 Hamby RdDobson, NC 27017-8471 · (336) 401-8439 · Fax (336) 401-8435
Phone(336) 401-8439
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1821324377 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5004530
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
118 HAMBY RD, Dobson, NC 27017
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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, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Charity Cranford Np 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 ID8527103472
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100303000986
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Charity Cranford reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

County Of Surry & Surry County Welfare Department
Same address
Public Health or Welfare
118 HAMBY RD.
Dobson, NC 27017
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790825206 (336) 401-8400
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Inc.
10 mi
Family Medicine
631 CC CAMP RD
Elkin, NC 28621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184370389 (336) 527-7000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
131 services43 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
25 services20 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
23 services23 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
23 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
16 services11 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27017 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$120.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier23 claims24 services$105.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$199.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

SAMANTHA JEAN COE MSW, LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
118 HAMBY RD
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 401-8502
MRS. JERRI GOLDSTON MAYBERRY M.ED., R.D.,L.D.N.
Dietitian, Registered
118 HAMBY RD
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 401-8456
COUNTY OF SURRY & SURRY COUNTY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Case Management
118 HAMBY RD
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 401-8416
DR. GARY LEE PANNABECKER DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
118 HAMBY RD
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 401-8589
DR. BRANDY RENEE BUCKNER DDS
Dentist
118 HAMBY RD
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (919) 452-6458
MS. MEGAN DAWN KRASKOUSKAS RD
Dietitian, Registered
118 HAMBY RD
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 401-8456
MS. ELIZABETH ANNE MCGURK PA-C, MPH
Physician Assistant
118 HAMBY RD
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 401-8410
MS. MARY SUSAN GREGORY MS, RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
118 HAMBY RD
DOBSON, NC 27017
Surry County (336) 401-8455

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 Charity Cranford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charity Cranford is 1821324377. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2009.

Where is Charity Cranford located?

Charity Cranford practices at 118 Hamby Rd, Dobson, NC 27017. The listed phone number is (336) 401-8439.

What is Charity Cranford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Charity Cranford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charity Cranford 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charity Cranford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charity Cranford reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: County Of Surry & Surry County Welfare Department (Dobson, NC) and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Elkin, NC). Each 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 Charity Cranford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charity Cranford accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Charity Cranford 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 Charity Cranford was last updated on November 3, 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.