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ALAN C KEYS M.D.
NPI 1891711073
Surgery in North Wilkesboro, NC

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
233 JEFFERSON ST, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659(336) 667-9300(336) 667-0655 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Alan C Keys M.d. NPPES

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

ALAN C KEYS M.D. (NPI 1891711073) is an individual surgery provider in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (38994) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891711073
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameALAN C KEYSCredential: M.D.
Location Address233 JEFFERSON STNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3538
Mailing Address233 Jefferson StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3538 · (336) 667-9300 · Fax (336) 667-0655
Phone(336) 667-9300
Fax(336) 667-0655
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 2012
✔ NPI 1891711073 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 38994
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.
233 JEFFERSON ST, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF00717
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedAPPLYING
Medicaid8948749NC

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alan C Keys M.d. 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 ID1355348699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061031000197
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alan Keys reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Integrated Wound Specialists Of North Carolina, PLLC
116 mi
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
35 MEMORIAL DR
Pinehurst, NC 28374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558666776 (910) 715-5901

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 8

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.

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
981 services130 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.
170 services72 patients
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 97597
This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.
163 services66 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 11045
This procedure involves the removal of skin and tissue, typically due to disease, injury, or abnormal growth. Each session removes an area of 20.0 square cm or less. It's performed by a trained professional and may require multiple sessions for larger areas.
162 services23 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.
161 services71 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
68 services68 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28659 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
2%119 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
89%266 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
72%2,620 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
86%386 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
23%455 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 87% · 793 patients
Patients tobacco: 71% · 793 patients
7%138 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 386 patients
0%386 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

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

Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches A4450
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers45 claims3,004 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers18 claims1,020 services$0.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
4 suppliers28 claims711 services$7.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6216
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers31 claims6,890 services$0.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6222
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers26 claims860 services$2.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing A6252
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers18 claims660 services$2.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Alan Keys's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alan Keys is 1891711073. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Alan Keys located?

Alan Keys practices at 233 Jefferson St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The listed phone number is (336) 667-9300.

What is Alan Keys's specialty?

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

Is Alan Keys enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alan Keys 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 organization bills Medicare for Alan Keys's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alan Keys reassigns Medicare benefits to Integrated Wound Specialists Of North Carolina, PLLC (Pinehurst, NC). The 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 Alan Keys's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alan Keys accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 3 other insurers list Alan Keys 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 Alan Keys affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alan Keys is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alan Keys was last updated on July 31, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.