RIVERS WOODWARD MD
NPI 1245762830
Family Medicine in Lake Lure, NC

Active since April 01, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
146 NESBITT RDG, LAKE LURE, NC 28746(828) 625-4400(828) 625-4455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 3, 2023, Aug 31, 2020, Apr 1, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Rivers Woodward Md NPPES

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

RIVERS WOODWARD MD (NPI 1245762830) is an individual family medicine provider in Lake Lure, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2018-02015) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and maintains a secondary practice location in Asheville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245762830
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRIVERS WOODWARDCredential: MD
Location Address146 NESBITT RDGLake Lure, NC 28746-0057
Mailing Address220 5th Ave EHendersonville, NC 28792-4377 · (828) 692-4289 · Fax (828) 696-1794
Fax(828) 625-4455
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2023
NPI 1245762830 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2018-02015
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
146 NESBITT RDG, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1121 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · Phone (828) 342-2864

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

Rivers Woodward 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 ID6507134459
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200925001771
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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
36 services27 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
26 services22 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 87428
This test uses a method called immunoassay to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza. It works by detecting specific proteins (antigens) in a sample, like a nasal swab. It's a powerful tool in diagnosing these viral infections.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340013
Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340017
Location800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340023
Location100 Hospital DriveHendersonville, NC 28792 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lukes Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Columbus, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341322
Location101 Hospital DriveColumbus, NC 28722 · Polk County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28746 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Counselor (Mental Health)
146 NESBITT RDG
LAKE LURE, NC 28746
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
146 NESBITT RDG
LAKE LURE, NC 28746
Family Medicine
146 NESBITT RDG
LAKE LURE, NC 28746
Physician Assistant
146 NESBITT RDG
LAKE LURE, NC 28746
Social Worker (Clinical)
146 NESBITT RDG
LAKE LURE, NC 28746

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 Rivers Woodward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rivers Woodward is 1245762830. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2017.

Where is Rivers Woodward located?

Rivers Woodward practices at 146 Nesbitt Rdg, Lake Lure, NC 28746. The listed phone number is (828) 625-4400.

What is Rivers Woodward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Rivers Woodward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rivers Woodward 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 Rivers Woodward accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Rivers Woodward 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 Rivers Woodward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rivers Woodward is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Adventhealth Hendersonville and St Lukes Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rivers Woodward was last updated on March 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.