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WESTERN CAROLINA RETINAL ASSOCIATES
NPI 1023270188
Ophthalmology in Asheville, NC

Active since June 30, 2008CLIA Certified · 6 labs
21 MEDICAL PARK DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 255-8978(828) 251-9150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Western Carolina Retinal Associates NPPES

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

WESTERN CAROLINA RETINAL ASSOCIATES (NPI 1023270188) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. The organization holds 6 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Robert E Wiggins, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023270188
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES PLLC
Location Address21 MEDICAL PARK DRAsheville, NC 28803-2493
Mailing Address8 Medical Park DrAsheville, NC 28803-2493 · (828) 258-1586 · Fax (828) 258-6161
Phone(828) 255-8978
Fax(828) 251-9150
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert E WigginsAdministrator · (828) 258-1586
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2008
✔ NPI 1023270188 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
21 MEDICAL PARK DR, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWestern Carolina Retinal Associates

Other Identifiers 6

OtherCC2838Railroad Medicare
Medicare PIN1671
Other0162XBcbs Of Nc
Medicaid5900031NC
Medicaid5900029NC
Medicaid5900030NC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 6

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 34D1036435

Asheville Eye Associates · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Feb 3, 2027
CLIA Number34D1036435
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 4, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 3, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRobert E. Wiggins Jr MD
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-1586
Laboratory LocationAsheville Eye Associates8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2065184

Asheville Eye Associates, LLC · Sylva, NC
Active · expires Sep 4, 2027
CLIA Number34D2065184
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 5, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 4, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRobert Wiggins
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-1586
Laboratory LocationAsheville Eye Associates, LLC1196 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2065155

Asheville Eye Associates, LLC · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Sep 3, 2027
CLIA Number34D2065155
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 4, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 3, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRobert Wiggins
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-1586
Laboratory LocationAsheville Eye Associates, LLC2001 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2064933

Asheville Eye Associates, LLC · Franklin, NC
Active · expires Aug 28, 2027
CLIA Number34D2064933
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 29, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 28, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRobert E. Wiggins Jr
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-1586
Laboratory LocationAsheville Eye Associates, LLC144 Holly Springs Park Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2064759

Asheville Eye Associates, LLC · Hendersonville, NC
Active · expires Aug 26, 2027
CLIA Number34D2064759
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 27, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 26, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRobert E. Wiggins
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-1586
Laboratory LocationAsheville Eye Associates, LLC2311 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 34D2029879

Western Carolina Retinal Associates · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Sep 15, 2027
CLIA Number34D2029879
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLea R. Raymer
Laboratory Phone(828) 255-8008
Laboratory LocationWestern Carolina Retinal AssociatesWestern Carolina Retinal Associates 21 Medical Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28803
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

WALTER COPLEY MCLEAN JR. M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
21 MEDICAL PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-8978
WILLIAM ZACHERY BRIDGES JR. M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
21 MEDICAL PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-8978
CAMERON MCLURE STONE M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
21 MEDICAL PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-8978

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 Asheville Eye Associates PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Asheville Eye Associates PLLC is 1023270188. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2008. The provider is doing business as Western Carolina Retinal Associates.

Where is Asheville Eye Associates PLLC located?

Asheville Eye Associates PLLC is located at 21 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 255-8978.

What is Asheville Eye Associates PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Does Asheville Eye Associates PLLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 6 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Asheville Eye Associates PLLC was last updated on June 30, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.