NPPES file of Aug 9, 2026

Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc in Bristol, TN

This location of Watauga Orthopaedics Plc bills under NPI 1518508993, an organization record issued on Oct 7, 2019 with the primary taxonomy Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies. It is one of 5 NPIs registered under this name; each clinician who sees you there has their own NPI and license.

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Organization recordNPPES, Aug 2026
1518508993
Legal name
Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc
Entity
Type 2 · organization
Primary taxonomy
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies 332B00000X
Practice location
340 STEELES RD, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone
423-282-9011
Mailing address
Johnson City, TN
Enumerated
Oct 7, 2019
Record updated
Jun 26, 2024
Authorized official
Credentialing Specialist (title as filed)
Public record from the NPPES NPI Registry (open it on CMS). An NPI identifies who bills; it is not a facility license.

2 clinicians CMS lists with Watauga Orthopaedics Plc in Bristol

  1. Richard Hillesheim, MDOrthopaedic Surgery Physician1295269660
  2. Jeremiah RansomOccupational Therapist1245983469

Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians group affiliations, matched by practice name and city.

All 5 Watauga Orthopaedics Plc NPIs

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All taxonomies on this record

  • 207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
  • 332B00000X Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
  • 363A00000X Physician Assistant

Common questions

Is an organization NPI a license?

No. An NPI identifies who bills. Facilities and the clinicians who work there are licensed separately by the state.

Source: CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), monthly file of Aug 9, 2026 (NPPES files on CMS.gov). An NPI identifies who bills; it is not a license.