Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Cassell, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1831150317
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 288014601
(828) 213-4411
fax (866) 285-9740
Mailing address
Po Box 602373
Charlotte, NC 282602373

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 2, 2016
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9601263

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831150317. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
899
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$127,266
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 519 191 $132
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 113 110 $129
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 102 100 $193
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 73 23 $232
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 60 43 $88
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 32 31 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in Asheville Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 160. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
26
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$399
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 14 14 $201
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 12 0 $197

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kenneth Cassell's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Cassell practices Internal Medicine Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Cassell practice?
Dr. Kenneth Cassell practices at 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 288014601. Office phone: 8282134411.
What is Dr. Kenneth Cassell's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Cassell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831150317, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Cassell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Cassell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Cassell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.