Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Nelson, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1487736708
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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291 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 288031527
(828) 254-0881
fax (828) 254-1614 - Additional location
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1032 Fleming Street
Hendersonville, NC 287913532
(828) 696-3099
fax (828) 696-3868 - Additional location
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188 Medical Park Drive, Ste A
Brevard, NC 287124188
(828) 883-9600 - Mailing address
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291 Sweeten Creek RD
Asheville, NC 288031527
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 3, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #0010-00306
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487736708. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
386
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$37,483
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 213 | 177 | $105 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 57 | 55 | $74 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 34 | 26 | $65 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $133 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 16 | 16 | $107 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 14 | 12 | $70 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 13 | 12 | $104 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 11 | 11 | $92 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 80 peers in Asheville Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$155
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $62.24 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $47.74 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $45.16 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
786
Patients
236
Total drug cost
$149,285
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | Generic | 173 | 59 | $3,895 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 162 | 55 | $2,451 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 109 | 39 | $1,698 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 81 | 21 | $69,231 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 44 | 14 | $759 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 42 | 21 | $1,042 |
| Promethazine Hcl | Generic | 30 | 0 | $532 |
| Budesonide Ec (Budesonide) | Brand | 24 | 13 | $3,844 |
| Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $1,811 |
| Xifaxan (Rifaximin) | Brand | 21 | 14 | $48,070 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Nelson practices Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Richard Nelson practice?
Dr. Richard Nelson practices at 291 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 288031527. Office phone: 8282540881.
What is Dr. Richard Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Richard Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487736708, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.