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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
1100 TUNNEL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805(828) 298-7911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 28, 2024, Apr 7, 2021, Mar 30, 2016 (3 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 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 Address1100 TUNNEL RDAsheville, NC 28805-2576
Mailing Address1100 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC 28805-2576 · (828) 298-7911
Phone(828) 298-7911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 20243 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.
1100 TUNNEL RD, Asheville, NC 28805
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid891321NNC
OtherP00651374NC · Medicare Railroad
Other1321NNC · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28805 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

SPENCER STULTZ LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
MR. DEAN BROWNING RRT, CPFT
Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Pulmonary Function Technologist)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
ELLEN GLASSBERG NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
JEANINE LENHART MEADOWS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
DR. ANNALISE NICOLE MASSEY PHARMD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
PHILIP S. HARRY M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
VICKY E. MILLER LCSW, MSSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 298-7911
MR. DEAN ARNOLD LITTLE P.A.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 299-2519

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 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. The listed phone number is (828) 298-7911.

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.

What insurance does Clara Chay accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Clara Chay 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 Clara Chay was last updated on April 28, 2024, 2 years ago. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS; the most recent full sync was completed on July 26, 2026. 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.