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CMC-CENTER FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE
NPI 1972154458
Internal Medicine in Gaffney, SC

Active since September 25, 2019
139 MEDICAL CENTER DR, GAFFNEY, SC 29340(864) 487-7186(864) 487-7246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2020, Nov 19, 2019, Sep 25, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cmc-center For Internal Medicine NPPES

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

CMC-CENTER FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE (NPI 1972154458) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Gaffney, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since September 2019. The organization lists Kenneth Meinke, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972154458
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameCHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address139 MEDICAL CENTER DRGaffney, SC 29340-4823
Mailing AddressPo Box 277723Atlanta, GA 30384-7723 · (864) 560-6000 · Fax (864) 560-4023
Phone(864) 487-7186
Fax(864) 487-7246
Organization SubpartYesParent: Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Inc.
Authorized OfficialKenneth MeinkeChief Financial Officer · (864) 560-6000
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1972154458 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
139 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Gaffney, SC 29340
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCmc-center For Internal Medicine

Other Identifiers 2

OtherJ577SC · Medicare Pin
MedicaidGP9405SC

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 MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health, Molina Healthcare.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)

Cmc-center For Internal Medicine is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

139

Medicare enrollment records show 139 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Cmc-Center For Internal Medicine, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 30 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 10

Nurse Practitioner64
Family Practice55
Emergency Medicine5
Internal Medicine4
Pediatric Medicine4
Obstetrics/Gynecology3
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1
Endocrinology1
2 other specialties2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 139
Howard Klickman, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1174594477
139 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-7186
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alicia Womack, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538541792
139 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-7186
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Reynolds, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578116943
840 WEST FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Emily Staggs, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1023498938
840 W FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Jamie Burns, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1295114742
840 W FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.4 mi
Jodi Crocker, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265984678
840 W FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.4 mi
Julie Daniels, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740704055
840 W FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.4 mi
Kristen Deluna, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750834198
840 W FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.4 mi
Joseph Destefano, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1275190738
840 W FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.4 mi
Robert Kaemmerlen, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1275504359
840 W FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS5.4 mi
Elizabeth Kiser, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1780179812
840 W FLOYD BAKER BLVD
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-3300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.4 mi
Michael Dale, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1942271838
139 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-7186
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Sherri Franks, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1942392071
1506 N LIMESTONE ST SUITE C
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-4573
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Taylor Sears, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1912493560
722 HYATT ST STE C
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-2400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Susan Bland, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1982657151
722 HYATT ST
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-2400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Dianna Perry, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1932657640
722 HYATT ST
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-2400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.8 mi
Betsey Scruggs, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902327760
722 HYATT ST
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 489-2400
✔ PECOS5.8 mi
Carrie Hall, FNP-C, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1659756310
1506 N LIMESTONE ST STE C
Gaffney, SC 29340
(864) 487-4573
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.9 mi
Catherine Davis, M.D.
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1740600402
103 STUARD ST
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 514-1080
✔ PECOS6.1 mi
Santoshi Lattupally
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1700308178
103 STUARD ST
Gaffney, SC 29341
(864) 514-1080
✔ PECOS6.1 mi
See all 139 clinicians

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 Cherokee Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cherokee Medical Center is 1972154458. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2019. The provider is doing business as Cmc-Center For Internal Medicine.

Where is Cherokee Medical Center located?

Cherokee Medical Center is located at 139 Medical Center Dr, Gaffney, SC 29340. The listed phone number is (864) 487-7186.

What is Cherokee Medical Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Cherokee Medical Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cherokee Medical Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cherokee Medical Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 139 clinicians in 10 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Cherokee Medical Center. 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 (64), Family Practice (55) and Emergency Medicine (5). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 30 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Cherokee Medical Center accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health and Molina Healthcare list Cherokee Medical Center 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 Cherokee Medical Center was last updated on January 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.