BRIE M. FOLKNER MD – NPI #1326272824
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

BRIE FOLKNER is a physician located in SPRUCE PINE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1326272824 to BRIE FOLKNER on May 12, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name BRIE MICHELE MICHAEL. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 31, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRIE FOLKNER below.

NPI Profile for
BRIE M. FOLKNER

NPI Number
1326272824
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
BRIE M. FOLKNER
Former Name: BRIE MICHELE MICHAEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
537 ALTAPASS HWY STE C
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Phone: (828) 424-9088 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
88 Hospital Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777-8943
Phone: (828) 765-6101
Fax: (828) 765-2383
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NC 201101437

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRIE FOLKNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      125 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
    • MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
      509 BILTMORE AVE
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH
      579 GREENWAY ROAD SUITE 103
      BOONE, NC 28607
    • PRUITTHEALTH AT HOME - AVERY
      3616 MITCHELL AVENUE, SUITES 5 - 6
      NEWLAND, NC 28657
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF THE BLUE RIDGE, INC
      236 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
    • HOSPICE OF YANCEY COUNTY
      856 GEORGE'S FORK ROAD
      BURNSVILLE, NC 28714

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