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MEMORYCARE
NPI 1861456766
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Asheville, NC

Active since April 17, 2006
100 FAR HORIZONS LN, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 771-2219(828) 771-2634 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2026, Mar 20, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Memorycare NPPES

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

MEMORYCARE (NPI 1861456766) is a healthcare organization registered as a geriatric medicine in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Christine Gulden, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861456766
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207QG0300X
Legal Business NameMEMORYCARE
Location Address100 FAR HORIZONS LNAsheville, NC 28803-2046
Mailing Address100 Far Horizons LnAsheville, NC 28803-2046 · (828) 771-2219 · Fax (828) 771-2634
Phone(828) 771-2219
Fax(828) 771-2634
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristine GuldenExecutive Director · (828) 771-2219
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1861456766 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QG0300X
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
100 FAR HORIZONS LN, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid89013PFNC
Other013PFNC · Blue Cross Blue Shield
OtherCH4010NC · 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 SINGLE 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)

Memorycare is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Memorycare, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Clara Chay, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1285600304
100 FAR HORIZONS LANE
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-2219
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Amy Cohen, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1396765616
100 FAR HORIZONS LN
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-2219
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Erin Gordon, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1245790443
100 FAR HORIZONS LN
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-2219
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pamela Gutman, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1871821728
100 FAR HORIZONS LN
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-2219
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Carlton Johnson, MD
Geriatric Medicine
NPI 1033122742
100 FAR HORIZONS LN
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-2219
✔ PECOSSame address
Kellie Kendall, MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235374869
100 FAR HORIZONS LN
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-2219
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Margaret Noel, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine
NPI 1952366247
100 FAR HORIZONS LN
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-2219
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Della Simon, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1609850965
100 FAR HORIZONS LN
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 771-2219
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Memorycare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Memorycare is 1861456766. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2006.

Where is Memorycare located?

Memorycare is located at 100 Far Horizons Ln, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 771-2219.

What is Memorycare's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QG0300X.

Is Memorycare enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Memorycare is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Memorycare?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Memorycare. 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 Internal Medicine (4), Geriatric Medicine (2) and Family Practice (1). Of these, 8 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Memorycare accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Memorycare 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 Memorycare was last updated on March 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.