Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hubert Gooch, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1700878212
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7 Vanderbilt Park Dr
Asheville, NC 288031700
(828) 255-7776
fax (828) 255-8794
Mailing address
Po Box 25370
Asheville, NC 288131370

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 11, 2011
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200101448
Medicaid
NC #89130KC

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700878212. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
338
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$42,435
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 104 104 $156
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 98 71 $83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 35 33 $50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 33 32 $110
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 19 18 $17
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 15 13 $168
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure 12 12 $219
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 11 11 $529
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 11 11 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Asheville Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$5,790
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Choice Spine, LLC 4 $4,045.21
Peerless Surgical INC. 2 $945.04
Arthrex, INC. 6 $686.98
Globus Medical, INC. 1 $29.10
Bioventus LLC 1 $24.77
Medtronic, INC. 1 $21.64
Abbott Laboratories 1 $21.17
Orthofix Medical, INC. 1 $16.49

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$2,725
Consulting Fee
$2,500
Food and Beverage
$566

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
29
Patients
20
Total drug cost
$150
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 29 20 $150

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Hubert Gooch's medical specialty?
Dr. Hubert Gooch practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Hubert Gooch practice?
Dr. Hubert Gooch practices at 7 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 288031700. Office phone: 8282557776.
What is Dr. Hubert Gooch's NPI?
Dr. Hubert Gooch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700878212, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hubert Gooch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hubert Gooch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hubert Gooch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.