Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Asher, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1053847863
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 632-5900
fax (865) 546-5227
Additional location
930 E Emerald Ave, Suite 511
Knoxville, TN 379174539
(865) 647-3550
fax (865) 647-3559

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2020
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #3233
Medicaid
TN #Q030441

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053847863. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
29
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,182
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 18 15 $39
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 11 11 $225

In context: peer comparison

Among 111 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
107
Patients
65
Total drug cost
$1,619
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 23 15 $181
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 22 11 $134
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 14 14 $32
Naloxone Hcl Generic 13 13 $1,058
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 12 0 $122
Furosemide Generic 12 12 $14
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 11 0 $78

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Asher's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Asher practices Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Richard Asher practice?
Dr. Richard Asher practices at 9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37923. Office phone: 8656325900.
What is Dr. Richard Asher's NPI?
Dr. Richard Asher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053847863, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Asher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Asher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Asher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.