ARA HEALTH SPECIALISTS PA
NPI 1164474094
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Asheville, NC

Q: What is ARA Health Specialists PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for ARA Health Specialists PA is 1164474094. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Asheville Radiological Group, PA.

Q: What is ARA Health Specialists PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Active since May 17, 2006

534 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 213-8162(828) 253-1895 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2022, May 5, 2022, Sep 26, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Ara Health Specialists Pa NPPES

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

ARA HEALTH SPECIALISTS PA (NPI 1164474094), doing business as Asheville Radiological Group, Pa, is a healthcare organization registered as a diagnostic radiology in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Asheville and lists Joesph Guiffrida, Chief Administrative Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164474094

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Legal Business NameARA HEALTH SPECIALISTS PA

Location Address534 BILTMORE AVEAsheville, NC 28801-4612

Mailing AddressPo Box 678948Dallas, TX 75267-8948 · (877) 685-2164

Phone(828) 213-8162

Fax(828) 253-1895

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJoesph GuiffridaChief Administrative Officer · (828) 213-0799

Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2022

✔ NPI 1164474094 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 12

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Also ListedRadiology · Body ImagingTaxonomy 2085B0100X

Also ListedRadiology · NeuroradiologyTaxonomy 2085N0700X

Also ListedRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyTaxonomy 2085N0904X

Also ListedRadiology · Pediatric RadiologyTaxonomy 2085P0229X

Also ListedRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0204X

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic UltrasoundTaxonomy 2085U0001X

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X

Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X

Also ListedThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Taxonomy 208G00000X

Also ListedPain Medicine · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0000X

Also ListedPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0014X

534 BILTMORE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801

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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameAsheville Radiological Group, Pa

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801-4601 · Phone (828) 213-3524 · Fax (828) 213-3525

Other Identifiers 3

OtherCB0994NC · Railroad Medicare

Medicaid8901070NC

Other0152LNC · Blue Cross Blue Shield Nc

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ara Health Specialists Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 84 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to ARA Health Specialists PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 20 practice at this address and 77 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Diagnostic Radiology64

Nurse Practitioner9

Interventional Radiology5

Vascular Surgery5

General Surgery1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 84

Michelle Barishnikov, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1336577352

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-9090

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Peiweng Chen, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1194976142

534 BILTMORE AVE DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0799

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Bryon Dickerson, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1033157409

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Huan Dong, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1588921019

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

John Ende, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1336181288

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Sheri Fleeman, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1417994757

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Katherine Hartley, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1265631675

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Thomas Hartmann, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1922027879

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Rachel Mceachern, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1801152020

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Paula Mix, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1225334030

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0801

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

James Montgomery, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1972529758

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

David Moore, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1528083011

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Scott Petty, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1124042197

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0895

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Peter Rosal, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1700801438

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jessica Ruhland, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1356440481

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(282) 130-5948

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jessica Warsch, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1356617559

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Marianne Ballisty, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1184801441

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0801

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Martin Black, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1558309955

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOSSame address

Jason Smith, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1760408587

534 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0594

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Emilie Ralston, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1093981300

534 BILTMORE AVE RADIOLOGY DEPT
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 213-0800

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

See all 84 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 ARA Health Specialists PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for ARA Health Specialists PA is 1164474094. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Asheville Radiological Group, PA.

Where is ARA Health Specialists PA located?

ARA Health Specialists PA is located at 534 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 213-8162.

What is ARA Health Specialists PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is ARA Health Specialists PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. ARA Health Specialists PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through ARA Health Specialists PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 84 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to ARA Health Specialists PA. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Diagnostic Radiology (64), Nurse Practitioner (9) and Interventional Radiology (5). Of these, 20 practice at this address and 77 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does ARA Health Specialists PA accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Cigna Healthcare and 1 other insurer list ARA Health Specialists PA 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for ARA Health Specialists PA was last updated on July 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.