DR. FRANK MORRISON SUTTON JR. MD
NPI 1346243201
Anesthesiology in Asheville, NC

Active since May 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 398-5244(828) 360-3080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Frank Morrison Sutton Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANK MORRISON SUTTON JR. MD (NPI 1346243201) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200301065) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johnston Health, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346243201
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANK MORRISON SUTTON JR.Credential: MD
Location Address82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510Asheville, NC 28801-3319
Mailing Address82 Patton Ave, Suite 510Asheville, NC 28801-3319 · (828) 398-5244 · Fax (828) 360-3080
Fax(828) 360-3080
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 2017
✔ NPI 1346243201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 200301065✔ Licensed in SC · 40306
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
82 PATTON AVE, Asheville, NC 28801

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH95956NC
Medicaid89135A6NC
OtherNC1392ANC · Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Frank Morrison Sutton Jr. 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 ID3870406465
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031110000584
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Frank Sutton reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vascular Surgery
222 ASHELAND AVE
Asheville, NC 28801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC
  • 824 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
34 GRANBY ST
Asheville, NC 28801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
101 MANNING DR
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,797 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 289 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia enrollments
  • 493 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Johnston Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Smithfield, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340090
Location509 Bright Leaf BlvdSmithfield, NC 27577 · Johnston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Anesthesiology
82 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Anesthesiology
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Anesthesiology
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
82 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
82 PATTON AVE, SUITE 510
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Marriage & Family Therapist
82 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

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 Frank Sutton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frank Sutton is 1346243201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Where is Frank Sutton located?

Frank Sutton practices at 82 Patton Ave Suite 510, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 398-5244.

What is Frank Sutton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Frank Sutton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frank Sutton 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 organizations bill Medicare for Frank Sutton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frank Sutton reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Mission Community Anesthesiology Specialists LLC (Asheville, NC), Allcare Clinical Associates, PA (Asheville, NC), University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC), Regional Anesthesia, PLLC (Durham, NC) and Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX). Each 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 Frank Sutton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Frank Sutton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frank Sutton is affiliated with Johnston Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frank Sutton was last updated on April 27, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.