CAROLINE KNOX MD
NPI 1003044231
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Asheville, NC

Active since June 25, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 213-4411(866) 285-9740 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Caroline Knox Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CAROLINE KNOX MD (NPI 1003044231) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2014-01738) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003044231
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE KNOXCredential: MD
Location Address509 BILTMORE AVEAsheville, NC 28801-4601
Mailing AddressPo Box 602373Charlotte, NC 28260-2373 · (828) 213-1500 · Fax (828) 651-6570
Fax(866) 285-9740
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 2014
NPI 1003044231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 2014-01738 Licensed in WA · 60332146
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 49349 (CO)
509 BILTMORE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caroline Knox Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8123340528
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141212001322
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
112 services55 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
78 services76 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Registered Nurse (Orthopedic)
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Internal Medicine
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Internal Medicine
509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE HOSPITALIST GROUP
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
509 BILTMORE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY-MISSION HOSPITALS
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Internal Medicine
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Caroline Knox's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Knox is 1003044231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2009.

Where is Caroline Knox located?

Caroline Knox practices at 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 213-4411.

What is Caroline Knox's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Caroline Knox enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Knox is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Caroline Knox accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Caroline Knox as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Caroline Knox affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Knox is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Knox was last updated on November 28, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.