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DR. CLARA KIM CHAY M.D.
NPI 1285600304
Internal Medicine in Asheville, NC

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 FAR HORIZONS LANE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 771-2219(828) 771-2634 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2026, Apr 28, 2024, Apr 7, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Clara Kim Chay M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CLARA KIM CHAY M.D. (NPI 1285600304) is an individual internal medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9701436) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285600304
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CLARA KIM CHAYCredential: M.D.
Location Address100 FAR HORIZONS LANEAsheville, NC 28803
Mailing Address100 Far Horizons LaneAsheville, NC 28803 · (828) 771-2219 · Fax (828) 771-2634
Phone(828) 771-2219
Fax(828) 771-2634
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1285600304 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9701436
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
100 FAR HORIZONS LANE, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid891321NNC
OtherP00651374NC · Medicare Railroad
Other1321NNC · Bcbs

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Clara Kim Chay M.d. 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 ID4183644396
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051202000468
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Clara Chay reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Memorycare
Same address
Geriatric Medicine
100 FAR HORIZONS LN
Asheville, NC 28803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861456766 (828) 771-2219

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

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 28803 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers12 claims42 services$6.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$200.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Clara Chay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clara Chay is 1285600304. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Clara Chay located?

Clara Chay practices at 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 771-2219.

What is Clara Chay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Clara Chay enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clara Chay 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Clara Chay's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Clara Chay reassigns Medicare benefits to Memorycare (Asheville, NC). The 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 Clara Chay's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Clara Chay affiliated with any hospitals?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clara Chay was last updated on September 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 46 days 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.