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ESSENTIAL GERIATRIC CARE, PA
NPI 1912190281
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Hillsborough, NC

Active since August 21, 2007
300 MEADOWLANDS DR, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278(919) 644-6714 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2021, May 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Essential Geriatric Care, Pa NPPES

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

ESSENTIAL GERIATRIC CARE, PA (NPI 1912190281) is a healthcare organization registered as a geriatric medicine in Hillsborough, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization lists Hong Yu, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912190281
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Legal Business NameESSENTIAL GERIATRIC CARE, PA
Location Address300 MEADOWLANDS DRHillsborough, NC 27278-8502
Mailing Address216 Farm Gate DrHillsborough, NC 27278-7904 · (919) 260-1002
Phone(919) 644-6714
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHong YuOwner · (919) 260-1002
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1912190281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2006-01726
Definition
An internist who has 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.
300 MEADOWLANDS DR, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Other Identifiers 3

Other1467674465NC · Individual Npi
OtherDN8290NC · Medicare Railroad
Medicaid5907345NC

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Essential Geriatric Care, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Essential Geriatric Care, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Hong Yu, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine
NPI 1467674465
300 MEADOWLANDS DR
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 644-6714
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christin Gusler, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1528293610
1236 HUFFMAN MILL RD SUITE 120
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-7725
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Rhonda Kern, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295450989
615 RIDGE RD
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2121
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi
Beena Jacob
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1568930113
4505 FAIR MEADOWS LN STE 101
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 787-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Kathryn Smith, DNP, MPH, AGPCNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023664026
2500 SUMMIT AVE
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 621-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Andrea Blevins, ANP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174601017
3803 N ELM ST
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 549-9846
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi

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 Essential Geriatric Care, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Essential Geriatric Care, PA is 1912190281. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2007.

Where is Essential Geriatric Care, PA located?

Essential Geriatric Care, PA is located at 300 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The listed phone number is (919) 644-6714.

What is Essential Geriatric Care, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Essential Geriatric Care, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Essential Geriatric Care, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Essential Geriatric Care, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Essential Geriatric Care, PA. 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 Nurse Practitioner (5) and Geriatric Medicine (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Essential Geriatric Care, PA was last updated on February 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.