Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John Afthinos work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John Afthinos at 1 hospital: Johnston Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John Afthinos see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Smithfield, NC and Clayton, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John Afthinos's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does John Afthinos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John Afthinos accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does John Afthinos offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says John Afthinos offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for John Afthinos?
- (919) 934-5441, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John Afthinos's NPI number?
- 1588998850. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John Afthinos works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Afthinos at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340090
Practice locations
Addresses where John Afthinos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 131 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577 (919) 934‑5441
- 2076 Veterans Pkwy, Suite 210Clayton, NC 27520 (919) 550‑2829
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Afthinos as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- North Carolina MG LLC751 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Smithfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Smithfield, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588998850 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians