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RICHARD A BUNIO MD
NPI 1932254331
Family Medicine in Cherokee, NC

Active since January 24, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1 HOSPITAL RD, CALLER BOX C-268, CHEROKEE, NC 28719(828) 497-9163(828) 497-1723 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2017, Dec 29, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Richard A Bunio Md NPPES

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

RICHARD A BUNIO MD (NPI 1932254331) is an individual family medicine provider in Cherokee, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0099-01380) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932254331
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A BUNIOCredential: MD
Location Address1 HOSPITAL RD, CALLER BOX C-268Cherokee, NC 28719-9253
Mailing Address1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C-268Cherokee, NC 28719-9253 · (828) 497-9163 · Fax (828) 497-1723
Phone(828) 497-9163
Fax(828) 497-1723
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1932254331 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0099-01380
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 9001380 (NC)
1 HOSPITAL RD, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINH19014NC
Medicare OSCAR/certification8TA193NC
Medicaid1932254331NC
Other1308VNC · Bcbs

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 (PECOS)

Richard A Bunio Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Richard Bunio reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Same address
Ambulatory Surgical
1 HOSPITAL ROAD, CALLER BOX C-268
Cherokee, NC 28719
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396119616 (828) 497-9163
Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians
1.7 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
73 KAISER WILNOTY DR
Cherokee, NC 28719
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
NPI 1588795165 (828) 359-6240

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28719 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ASHLEY KEEL
Peer Specialist
1 HOSPITAL RD, CALLER BOX C-268
CHEROKEE, NC 28719
Swain County (828) 497-9163
JUSTICE LEE LITTLEJOHN PSS
Peer Specialist
1 HOSPITAL RD
CHEROKEE, NC 28719
Swain County (828) 497-9163
KYLEE SAVAGE
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL RD
CHEROKEE, NC 28719
Swain County (828) 497-9163
MRS. KELLIE LEIGH BROWN MSW, LCSW-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 HOSPITAL RD
CHEROKEE, NC 28719
Swain County (828) 497-9163
AMANDA HARRIS LEDFORD
Physical Therapy Assistant
1 HOSPITAL RD
CHEROKEE, NC 28719
Swain County (828) 497-9163
EMILY R MEEKS RD
Dietitian, Registered
1 HOSPITAL RD, 1 HOSPITAL RD
CHEROKEE, NC 28719
Swain County (828) 497-9163
ELIZABETH COLEMAN MCDONALD FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 HOSPITAL RD, CALLER BOX C-268
CHEROKEE, NC 28719
Swain County (828) 497-9163
SHELBY CANNON HEATH M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1 HOSPITAL RD
CHEROKEE, NC 28719
Swain County (828) 497-9163

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 Richard Bunio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bunio is 1932254331. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2007.

Where is Richard Bunio located?

Richard Bunio practices at 1 Hospital Rd Caller Box C-268, Cherokee, NC 28719. The listed phone number is (828) 497-9163.

What is Richard Bunio's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Richard Bunio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Bunio is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Bunio's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Bunio reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (Cherokee, NC) and Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians (Cherokee, 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 Richard Bunio's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Bunio was last updated on March 31, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.