DUFFY ALAN RIFFE PA-C
NPI 1437182730
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Duffy Riffe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Duffy Riffe is 1437182730. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2006.

Q: What is Duffy Riffe's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Duffy Riffe was last updated on April 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.

Active since July 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 213-3524(828) 213-3525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2026, Feb 9, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Duffy Alan Riffe Pa-c NPPES

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

DUFFY ALAN RIFFE PA-C (NPI 1437182730) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (100979) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and maintains a secondary practice location in Arden.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437182730

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameDUFFY ALAN RIFFECredential: PA-C

Location Address509 BILTMORE AVEAsheville, NC 28801-4601

Mailing AddressPo Box 654481Dallas, TX 75265-4481 · (866) 860-8755 · Fax (302) 467-1822

Phone(828) 213-3524

Fax(828) 213-3525

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2026

✔ NPI 1437182730 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 · 100979

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.

509 BILTMORE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1310 Long Shoals Rd Ste 203Arden, NC 28704-8794 · Phone (828) 213-9090 · Fax (828) 213-9091

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Duffy Alan Riffe Pa-c 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 ID4284891870

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120209000522

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 74230

This process, known as a swallowing study, uses imaging technology to view how food and liquid move from your mouth to your stomach. It helps identify any issues you may have swallowing, which can be crucial for determining the best treatment plan.

68 services67 patients

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083

This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.

44 services24 patients

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

35 services32 patients

Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 77002

Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement is a medical procedure that uses a special X-ray technology to help accurately place a needle in the body. It's often used in biopsies, injections or other treatments to ensure precision and safety.

25 services19 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

23 services17 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

The Mcdowell Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340087

Location430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730Marion, NC 28752 · Mc Dowell County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Spruce Pine, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number341329

Location125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777 · Mitchell County

Emergency services

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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

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