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DR. DOUGLAS MICHAEL POKORNY D.O.
NPI 1972899276
Surgery in Wilmington, NC

Active since June 24, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403(910) 662-9384(910) 667-2566 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2026, Sep 4, 2025, May 5, 2025 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Douglas Michael Pokorny D.o. NPPES

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

DR. DOUGLAS MICHAEL POKORNY D.O. (NPI 1972899276) is an individual surgery provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-01648) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972899276
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOUGLAS MICHAEL POKORNYCredential: D.O.
Location Address1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DRWilmington, NC 28403-5344
Mailing AddressPo Box 936857Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
Phone(910) 662-9384
Fax(910) 667-2566
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20269 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1972899276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-01648✔ Licensed in TX · R3943✔ Licensed in VA · 0102203196
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.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License 2019-01648 (NC)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License 2019-01648 (NC)
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR, Wilmington, NC 28403
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1620 John Paul Jones Cir, Department of General SurgeryPortsmouth, VA 23708-2111 · Phone (352) 281-6488
Location 2Naval Medical Center, 100 Brewster Blvd.Camp Lejeune, NC 28547 · Phone (910) 450-4765

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid376534901TX
Other376534902TX · Cshcn

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. Douglas Michael Pokorny D.o. 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 ID547408163
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200115000957
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 Douglas Pokorny reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC
Same address
Surgery
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164250031 (910) 662-9384
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
1,254 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
8311 EWING HALSELL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326829904 (210) 562-8000

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28403 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

DR. STEPHEN L BREWBAKER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 251-0062
HEIDI LOUISE ROEBER MD
Surgery
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 662-9384
NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION, LLC
Surgery
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 662-9384
CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH CARBALLO MD
Surgery
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 662-9384
MS. CAITLIN MARIE DRUM PA
Physician Assistant
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 662-9384
STEPHEN L BREWBAKER, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 251-0062
DR. LAUREN ANNE SHOTTS-ESPY DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 662-9384
TINA ROSALIE FIORETTI PA
Physician Assistant
1726 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 662-9384

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 Douglas Pokorny's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Pokorny is 1972899276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2011.

Where is Douglas Pokorny located?

Douglas Pokorny practices at 1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403. The listed phone number is (910) 662-9384.

What is Douglas Pokorny's specialty?

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

Is Douglas Pokorny enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Pokorny 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 organizations bill Medicare for Douglas Pokorny's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Douglas Pokorny reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC (Wilmington, NC) and The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio (San Antonio, TX). 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 Douglas Pokorny's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Douglas Pokorny accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Douglas Pokorny 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 Douglas Pokorny affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Douglas Pokorny is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Pokorny was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days 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.