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BEN CHRISTOPHER CAPUTO MD
NPI 1386222545
Surgery in Asheville, NC

Active since March 30, 2021PECOS Enrolled
509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 771-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2022, Jun 16, 2021, Mar 30, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Ben Christopher Caputo Md NPPES

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

BEN CHRISTOPHER CAPUTO MD (NPI 1386222545) is an individual surgery provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2022-02545) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386222545
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameBEN CHRISTOPHER CAPUTOCredential: MD
Location Address509 BILTMORE AVEAsheville, NC 28801-4601
Mailing Address509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801-4601
Phone(828) 771-4229
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1386222545 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-02545
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
509 BILTMORE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801
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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 (PECOS)

Ben Christopher Caputo Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 28801 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
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

CAROLINE KNOX MD
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-4411
DR. KYLE CHARLES MILLS M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1111
BRADLEY RICHARD GLECKLER
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1111
MR. BRIAN MICHAEL FORTUNE RN
Registered Nurse (Orthopedic)
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1111
MUHAMMAD ADNAN HAIDER MD
Internal Medicine
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1111
EMILY GRACE BROZOWSKI CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (929) 777-8379
DR. NELLIE E. L. FLEMING MD
Internal Medicine
509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE HOSPITALIST GROUP
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-4411
JULIE LOVELAND APPLEGATE PHARMD, BCPS
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
509 BILTMORE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY-MISSION HOSPITALS
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-0076

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 Ben Caputo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ben Caputo is 1386222545. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2021.

Where is Ben Caputo located?

Ben Caputo practices at 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 771-4229.

What is Ben Caputo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ben Caputo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ben Caputo is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ben Caputo was last updated on December 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.