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BLUE RIDGE PREMIER MEDICINE, PLLC
NPI 1528397585
Internal Medicine in Asheville, NC

Active since December 21, 2009CLIA 34D2003864 · Waiver
70 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 230, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 277-6789 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, Pllc NPPES

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

BLUE RIDGE PREMIER MEDICINE, PLLC (NPI 1528397585) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 18, 2028 and lists Charles J Cummings, Member/manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528397585
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameBLUE RIDGE PREMIER MEDICINE, PLLC
Location Address70 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 230Asheville, NC 28803
Mailing Address70 Peachtree Road, Suite 230Asheville, NC 28803 · (828) 277-6789 · Fax (828) 277-6780
Phone(828) 277-6789
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCharles J CummingsMember/manager · (828) 277-6789
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1528397585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
70 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 230, Asheville, NC 28803
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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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Charles Allen, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1801015607
70 PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 230
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Richard Arwood, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1376598391
70 PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 230
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Charles Cummings, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1518053958
70 PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 230
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarah Donahue, MBCHB
Internal Medicine
NPI 1699937490
70 PEACHTREE RD STE 230
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stefanie Erway, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1548498843
70 PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 230
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Elizabeth Gardner, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1114082948
70 PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 230
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Brett Senor, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1013076587
70 PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 230
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
William Ballantine, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1801835624
76 PEACHTREE RD SUITE 120
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Margaret Coyle, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1205875366
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 120
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 277-6789
✔ PECOS0.1 mi

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

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 of Waiver 34D2003864

Blue Ridge Premier Medicine · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Feb 18, 2028
CLIA Number34D2003864
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 19, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 18, 2028
Laboratory DirectorStefanie Erway
Laboratory Phone(828) 277-6789
Laboratory LocationBlue Ridge Premier Medicine70 Peachtree Road,suite 230, Asheville, NC 28803
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC is 1528397585. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2009.

Where is Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC located?

Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC is located at 70 Peachtree Road, Suite 230, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 277-6789.

What is Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC. 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. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D2003864) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 18, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC 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 Blue Ridge Premier Medicine, PLLC was last updated on August 29, 2023. 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.