PAUL CHRISTIAN ARMSTRONG MD
NPI 1871574053
Surgery in Southport, NC

Q: What is Paul Armstrong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Armstrong is 1871574053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2005.

Q: What is Paul Armstrong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Armstrong was last updated on February 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since November 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled

97.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

821 N ATLANTIC AVE, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461(910) 457-3880(855) 736-0495 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Paul Christian Armstrong Md NPPES

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

PAUL CHRISTIAN ARMSTRONG MD (NPI 1871574053) is an individual surgery provider in Southport, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (009650) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Abingdon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871574053

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NamePAUL CHRISTIAN ARMSTRONGCredential: MD

Location Address821 N ATLANTIC AVESouthport, NC 28461-3531

Mailing Address821 N Atlantic AveSouthport, NC 28461-3531 · (910) 457-3880 · Fax (855) 736-0495

Phone(910) 457-3880

Fax(855) 736-0495

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2026

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2026

✔ NPI 1871574053 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 009650

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

821 N ATLANTIC AVE, Southport, NC 28461

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 116000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Suite 101Abingdon, VA 24211-7659 · Phone (276) 258-1777 · Fax (276) 258-1778

Other Identifiers 6

Other1306944350Group Npi

OtherC09949Medicare Group

Other243438VA · Anthem

Other020039936Railroad Medicare

Medicaid007308400VA

Medicaid010384176VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Paul Christian Armstrong Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1759324809

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200729002708

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Southport, NC

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number341327

Location924 Howe StSouthport, NC 28461 · Brunswick County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28461 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

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.53

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

RESCHLY FAMILY MEDICINE PA

Family Medicine

821 N ATLANTIC AVE
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461

Brunswick County (910) 457-5891

MR. TERRY LEE PIEPER MD

Internal Medicine

821 N ATLANTIC AVE
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461

Brunswick County (910) 457-4368

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 Paul Armstrong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Armstrong is 1871574053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2005.

Where is Paul Armstrong located?

Paul Armstrong practices at 821 N Atlantic Ave, Southport, NC 28461. The listed phone number is (910) 457-3880.

What is Paul Armstrong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Paul Armstrong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Armstrong is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Paul Armstrong accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Paul Armstrong 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.

Is Paul Armstrong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Armstrong is affiliated with J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Armstrong was last updated on February 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.