Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ronald Lane, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1609988997
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1065 Hendersonville RD
Asheville, NC 288031801
(828) 254-3517
fax (828) 253-6960

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 24, 2011
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #98-00944
Medicaid
NC #891154P

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609988997. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,024
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$96,076
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 277 277 $105
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 269 217 $85
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 198 124 $45
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 97 92 $121
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing 40 39 $50
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 28 28 $69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 25 25 $54
70486 Ct scan of face without contrast 21 21 $125
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 17 16 $121
30140 Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue 14 14 $154

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Asheville Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $15.92
Medtronic, INC. 1 $15.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
818
Patients
470
Total drug cost
$13,201
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 174 100 $1,583
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 113 44 $4,587
Prednisone Generic 80 68 $276
Mupirocin Generic 64 49 $482
Tramadol Hcl Generic 53 24 $201
Azithromycin Generic 47 44 $286
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 42 28 $590
Omeprazole Generic 41 12 $763
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 38 35 $193
Mometasone Furoate Generic 31 23 $330

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ronald Lane's medical specialty?
Dr. Ronald Lane practices Otolaryngology Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Ronald Lane practice?
Dr. Ronald Lane practices at 1065 Hendersonville RD, Asheville, NC 288031801. Office phone: 8282543517.
What is Dr. Ronald Lane's NPI?
Dr. Ronald Lane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609988997, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ronald Lane accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ronald Lane accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ronald Lane commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.