Quick answers
- Does Carole Pierson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carole Pierson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carole Pierson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 116 Original Medicare patients and 1,695 services for Carole Pierson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carole Pierson's NPI number?
- 1982280913. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carole Pierson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 116 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,695 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)456 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)295 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)287 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)217 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)73 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis54%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
Hospitals where Carole Pierson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carole Pierson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- DLP Swain County Hospital LLCBryson City, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341305
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340016
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340184
Practice locations
Addresses where Carole Pierson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 37 Medical Park Loop, Suite 103Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 586‑7910
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carole Pierson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Integrated Wound Specialists of North Carolina, PLLC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Sylva
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sylva, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Integrated Wound Specialists of North Carolina, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982280913 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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