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MR. RICHARD JAMES HEFNER PA-C
NPI 1427050202
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Active since August 11, 2005PECOS Enrolled
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 274-6000(828) 274-6025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Mr. Richard James Hefner Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD JAMES HEFNER PA-C (NPI 1427050202) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0001-00933) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427050202
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD JAMES HEFNERCredential: PA-C
Location Address5 VANDERBILT PARK DRAsheville, NC 28803-1700
Mailing AddressPo Box 602381Charlotte, NC 28260-2381 · (828) 274-6000 · Fax (828) 274-6025
Phone(828) 274-6000
Fax(828) 274-6025
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 2016
✔ NPI 1427050202 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0001-00933
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR, Asheville, NC 28803
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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)

Mr. Richard James Hefner Pa-c 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 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
$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.

ERIN MIELE FOSTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR, ASHEVILLE CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-6000
DR. WADE H SAUNDERS III M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-6000
DR. BRYAN J PACE D.O.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-6000
CHRISTINA REBECCA CALOTT PA-C
Physician Assistant
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 255-7733
MARGARET CONDON LESUEUR FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-6000
DR. ERIC D VAN TASSEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-6000
DR. JOHN DAVID RHYNER MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-6000
MADISON TALLENT ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-6000

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 Richard Hefner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Hefner is 1427050202. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2005.

Where is Richard Hefner located?

Richard Hefner practices at 5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 274-6000.

What is Richard Hefner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Richard Hefner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Hefner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Hefner was last updated on February 25, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.