Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ronald Asher, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · North Platte, NE

  • NPI 1437122322
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 53 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
611 W Francis St Ste 100
North Platte, NE 691010614
(308) 534-2532
fax (308) 534-6615
Mailing address
611 W Francis St Ste 270
North Platte, NE 691010614

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 24, 2022
Year of graduation
1973 — 53 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #12645

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437122322. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
111
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$13,769
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 56 32 $118
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 42 18 $165
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 13 13 $17

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in North Platte Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$41
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $24.39
Pfizer INC. 1 $16.79

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$41

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
665
Patients
31
Total drug cost
$25,586
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 121 18 $1,351
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 66 13 $1,057
Spironolactone Generic 64 0 $690
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 59 0 $1,198
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 42 0 $752
Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 41 0 $764
Allopurinol Generic 37 0 $468
Lisinopril Generic 37 0 $601
Famotidine Generic 36 0 $933
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 33 0 $421

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ronald Asher's medical specialty?
Dr. Ronald Asher practices Nephrology Physician in North Platte, NE.
Where does Dr. Ronald Asher practice?
Dr. Ronald Asher practices at 611 W Francis St Ste 100, North Platte, NE 691010614. Office phone: 3085342532.
What is Dr. Ronald Asher's NPI?
Dr. Ronald Asher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437122322, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ronald Asher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ronald Asher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ronald Asher 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 99215); Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (HCPCS G0444). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.