Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Lytle, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1568466308
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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7 Vanderbilt Park Dr
Asheville, NC 288031700
(828) 255-7776
fax (828) 274-7855
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 3, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200400709
- Medicaid
- NC #89137E5
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568466308. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
451
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$77,361
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 110 | 93 | $85 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 67 | 67 | $108 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 41 | 39 | $120 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 36 | 36 | $126 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 36 | 26 | $48 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 31 | 13 | $348 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 22 | 20 | $77 | |
A9579 |
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml | 22 | 21 | $2 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 20 | 20 | $1,031 | |
82565 |
Blood creatinine level | 20 | 19 | $5 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$118
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $118 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Lytle's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Lytle practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Richard Lytle practice?
Dr. Richard Lytle practices at 7 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 288031700. Office phone: 8282557776.
What is Dr. Richard Lytle's NPI?
Dr. Richard Lytle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568466308, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Lytle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Lytle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Lytle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.