Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Lyon, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1497076525
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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16 Medical Park Dr
Asheville, NC 288032493
(828) 274-4880
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 30, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #0010-02338
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497076525. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
7,579
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$350,318
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 2,990 | 536 | $5 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,716 | 1,164 | $74 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 951 | 671 | $42 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 475 | 412 | $74 | |
96910 |
Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application | 381 | 27 | $94 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 353 | 298 | $91 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 219 | 219 | $91 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 127 | 98 | $40 | |
17262 |
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | 113 | 96 | $126 | |
69100 |
Biopsy of ear | 47 | 46 | $59 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 80 peers in Asheville Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 53× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$848
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 14 | $296.20 | |
| Amgen INC. | 5 | $132.69 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 3 | $99.95 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 4 | $89.83 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 4 | $78.88 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 4 | $58.14 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $32.58 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $23.46 | |
| Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC | 1 | $21.40 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $15.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
818
Patients
432
Total drug cost
$289,533
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 189 | 132 | $1,960 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 151 | 70 | $2,731 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 101 | 58 | $4,790 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 88 | 49 | $3,852 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 60 | 27 | $1,777 |
| Mometasone Furoate | Generic | 58 | 38 | $861 |
| Desonide | Generic | 32 | 25 | $1,604 |
| Nystatin | Generic | 30 | 0 | $490 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 25 | 13 | $1,818 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 21 | 20 | $2,210 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Lyon's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Lyon practices Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Lyon practice?
Dr. Christopher Lyon practices at 16 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 288032493. Office phone: 8282744880.
What is Dr. Christopher Lyon's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Lyon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497076525, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Lyon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Lyon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Lyon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.