Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lemuel Kirby, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Vascular Surgery Physician · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1518982800
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
222 Asheland Ave
Asheville, NC 288014016
(828) 213-9090
fax (828) 213-9091
Additional location
115 Heart Dr
Greenville, NC 278348982
(252) 744-4400
fax (252) 744-7623
Mailing address
Po Box 1987
Indianapolis, IN 462061987

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 10, 2025
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #200400135 · North Carolina #2004-00135
Medicaid
NC #89136A7

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518982800. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,342
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$77,754
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 340 311 $12
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 284 279 $37
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 139 131 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 97 82 $87
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 42 41 $22
93990 Ultrasound of hemodialysis access 39 34 $22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 38 38 $161
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 37 33 $14
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 37 36 $36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 36 32 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Asheville Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,778
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sandoz INC. 1 $1,575.00
Medtronic, INC. 7 $158.49
Silk Road Medical, INC. 1 $28.98
Nevro Corp. 1 $15.11

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$1,575
Food and Beverage
$203

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
50
Patients
39
Total drug cost
$528
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 29 24 $270
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 21 15 $258

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lemuel Kirby's medical specialty?
Dr. Lemuel Kirby practices Surgery Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Lemuel Kirby practice?
Dr. Lemuel Kirby practices at 222 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC 288014016. Office phone: 8282139090.
What is Dr. Lemuel Kirby's NPI?
Dr. Lemuel Kirby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518982800, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lemuel Kirby accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lemuel Kirby accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lemuel Kirby commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (HCPCS 93922); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880); Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts (HCPCS 93978). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.