Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Trichon, M.D.
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (CMS: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1871599860
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5 Vanderbilt Park Dr
Asheville, NC 288031700
(828) 274-6000
fax (828) 274-6025 - Mailing address
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Po Box 602381
Charlotte, NC 282602381
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 19, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2000-00644 · North Carolina #200000644
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871599860. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,083
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$115,966
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 218 | 148 | $138 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 214 | 168 | $94 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 165 | 154 | $67 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 124 | 62 | $115 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 76 | 45 | $76 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 56 | 22 | $201 | |
93750 |
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device | 49 | 21 | $38 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 46 | $169 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 35 | 34 | $12 | |
93451 |
Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement | 30 | 29 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Asheville Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,926
Transactions
64
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 16 | $462.18 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 11 | $423.30 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 8 | $199.21 | |
| Impulse Dynamics (USA) INC. | 2 | $196.72 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 6 | $136.50 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 4 | $83.29 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 3 | $63.11 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 4 | $61.20 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $48.20 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $40.47 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 3 | $38.21 | |
| CVRx, INC. | 1 | $27.28 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $27.18 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $25.61 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $25.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,731
Patients
728
Total drug cost
$4,808,226
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 320 | 70 | $269,763 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 319 | 101 | $2,986 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 314 | 106 | $5,196 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 250 | 69 | $274,374 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 229 | 77 | $4,916 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 212 | 49 | $171,882 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 190 | 63 | $1,889 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 154 | 50 | $2,315 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 134 | 31 | $28,624 |
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 128 | 18 | $1,671,987 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Trichon's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Trichon practices Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Trichon practice?
Dr. Benjamin Trichon practices at 5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 288031700. Office phone: 8282746000.
What is Dr. Benjamin Trichon's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Trichon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871599860, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Trichon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Trichon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Trichon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.