Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. John N Caplinger, DC, NP-C, RN

Individual provider Chiropractor · NPI 1467529149

Dr. John N Caplinger, DC, NP-C, RN is a Nurse Practitioner in Sylva, North Carolina. Qualified in 2021, 5 years ago. Works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
5
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
DC — Doctor of Chiropractic
A licensed chiropractor.
NP-C — Nurse Practitioner, Certified
A nurse practitioner certified by the AANP.
RN — Registered Nurse
A licensed nurse who completed a nursing degree and passed the NCLEX-RN examination.

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Practice location Address checks out

218 Asheville Hwy
Sylva, NC 28779-2700
Phone: (828) 586-9676
Fax: (828) 586-9676
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 121 Riverview St, Franklin, NC 28734-2611 — (828) 349-2085

Specialties & licences

Adult Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207QA0505X · Licence 5014810 (NC)
Chiropractor Taxonomy 111N00000X · Licence 2387 (NC)
Family Nurse Practitioner Taxonomy 363LF0000X · Licence 5014810 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1467529149
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DC , NP-C , RN
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 29, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJune 26, 2026
Certification dateJune 26, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2021 (5 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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