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MOUNTAIN KIDNEY & HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES, P.A.
NPI 1477516698
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Asheville, NC

Active since April 10, 2006CLIA Certified · 6 labs
10 MCDOWELL ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 258-8545(844) 378-7512 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2021, May 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.a. NPPES

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

MOUNTAIN KIDNEY & HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES, P.A. (NPI 1477516698), doing business as Mountain Kidney Associates, P.a., is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds 6 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Thomas Christopher Crook, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477516698
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameMOUNTAIN KIDNEY & HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Location Address10 MCDOWELL STAsheville, NC 28801-4104
Mailing Address10 Mcdowell StAsheville, NC 28801-4104 · (828) 258-8545 · Fax (828) 254-0714
Phone(828) 258-8545
Fax(844) 378-7512
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialThomas Christopher CrookCeo · (828) 258-5510
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 19, 2021
✔ NPI 1477516698 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 40057
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
10 MCDOWELL ST, Asheville, NC 28801
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameMountain Kidney Associates, P.a.

Other Identifiers 2

Other02230NC · Nc Blue Cross Provider #
Medicaid7902230NC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 6

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D0684168

Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Aug 20, 2027
CLIA Number34D0684168
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNam D. Vo
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-8545
Laboratory LocationMountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA10 Mcdowell Street, Asheville, NC 28801
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D0912989

Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA · Hendersonville, NC
Active · expires Mar 17, 2028
CLIA Number34D0912989
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 18, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 17, 2028
Laboratory DirectorNam Dai Vo
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-8545
Laboratory LocationMountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA840 Fleming Street #6, Hendersonville, NC 28791
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D1046778

Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA · Rutherfordton, NC
Active · expires Oct 17, 2027
CLIA Number34D1046778
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 18, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 17, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNam Dai Vo
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-8545
Laboratory LocationMountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA141 Tryon Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2134112

Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA · Spruce Pine, NC
Active · expires Jul 25, 2027
CLIA Number34D2134112
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNam Dai Vo
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-8545
Laboratory LocationMountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA78 Broad Street, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2162309

Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Assoc · Murphy, NC
Active · expires Feb 19, 2027
CLIA Number34D2162309
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 20, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 19, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNam Dai Vo
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-8545
Laboratory LocationMountain Kidney & Hypertension Assoc93 Family Church Road, Murphy, NC 28906
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2022074

Mountain Kidney And Hypertension Associates, PA · Brevard, NC
Active · expires Mar 27, 2027
CLIA Number34D2022074
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 28, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 27, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNam Dai Vo
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-8545
Laboratory LocationMountain Kidney And Hypertension Associates, PA1664 Probart Street, Brevard, NC 28712
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

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.

DR. WINFIELD STRICKLAND WORD-SIMS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
10 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8545
MARLENE ELIZABETH WINTERS ANP
Nurse Practitioner
10 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8545
DR. BRIAN EDWARD JONES MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
10 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8545
DR. JAMES ERIC YATES M.D.
Internal Medicine
10 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (336) 716-2011
AIJA KATARINA PERTEE NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8545
DR. SARITA KUMAR CROSS MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
10 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8545
NAM DAI VO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
10 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8545
WESLEY BLAKE PRUITT MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
10 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 258-8545

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 Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. is 1477516698. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Mountain Kidney Associates, P.A..

Where is Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. located?

Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. is located at 10 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 258-8545.

What is Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Does Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 6 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. 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 Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. was last updated on July 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.