MR. RICHARD PRESTON ASHER II PA-C
NPI 1053847863
Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN

Active since May 11, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923(865) 632-5900(865) 546-5227 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2020, Aug 28, 2018, Jul 31, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mr. Richard Preston Asher Ii Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD PRESTON ASHER II PA-C (NPI 1053847863) is an individual physician assistant in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (3233) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Knoxville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053847863
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD PRESTON ASHER IICredential: PA-C
Location Address9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200Knoxville, TN 37923
Mailing Address9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923-4563 · (865) 632-5900 · Fax (865) 546-5227
Fax(865) 546-5227
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2020
NPI 1053847863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TN · 3233
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 3233 (TN)
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200, Knoxville, TN 37923

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1930 E Emerald Ave, Suite 511Knoxville, TN 37917-4539 · Phone (865) 647-3550 · Fax (865) 647-3559

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidQ030441TN

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

Mr. Richard Preston Asher Ii Pa-c 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 ID5799054631
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170707002098, I20220922002346
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

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.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mason City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160064
Location1000 Fourth Street SWMason City, IA 50401 · Cerro Gordo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge

Acute Care Hospitals · Oak Ridge, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440034
Location990 Oak Ridge Turnpike Box 529Oak Ridge, TN 37830 · Anderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440125
Location1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440173
Location9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37923 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Physician Assistant
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Physician Assistant (Medical)
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Physician Assistant
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Physician Assistant
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Physician Assistant
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
9125 CROSS PARK DR STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

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 Richard Asher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Asher is 1053847863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2017.

Where is Richard Asher located?

Richard Asher practices at 9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37923. The listed phone number is (865) 632-5900.

What is Richard Asher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Richard Asher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Asher 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 Richard Asher accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Richard Asher 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 Richard Asher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Asher is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Asher was last updated on July 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.