MOUNTAIN KIDNEY & HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATES, P.A.
NPI 1477516698
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Asheville, NC
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
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by February 28, 2027
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
19Medicare enrollment records show 19 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 16 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3
Clinicians, nearest first (19)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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, NCCertificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D0912989
Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA · Hendersonville, NCCertificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D1046778
Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA · Rutherfordton, NCCertificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2134112
Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, PA · Spruce Pine, NCCertificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2162309
Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Assoc · Murphy, NCCertificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 34D2022074
Mountain Kidney And Hypertension Associates, PA · Brevard, NCFrequently 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.
Is Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A.'s Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (North Carolina, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by February 28, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 19 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.A.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nephrology (10), Nurse Practitioner (5) and Internal Medicine (4). Of these, 16 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 1 other insurer 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.
# Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates, P.a. · NPI 1477516698
Nephrology organization in Asheville, North Carolina. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 10, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1477516698 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** April 10, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Nephrology · taxonomy 207RN0300X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Thomas Crook, CEO
## Practice location
- **Address:** 10 MCDOWELL ST, Asheville, NC 28801-4104
- **Phone:** (828) 258-8545 · **Fax:** (844) 378-7512
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** February 28, 2027 (Non-DME Part B, North Carolina, Clinic/Group Practice) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 19 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nephrology (10), Nurse Practitioner (5), Internal Medicine (4); 16 practice at this address and 19 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 19, 2021
- **Other identifiers:** Other 02230 (NC); Medicaid 7902230 (NC)
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 6 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1477516698) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.