DR. SHARON L LECHNER M.D.
NPI 1568663722
Family Medicine in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Sharon Lechner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sharon Lechner is 1568663722. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Sharon L Jacobson M.D..

Q: What is Sharon Lechner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: Is Sharon Lechner enrolled in Medicare?

No. Sharon Lechner has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sharon Lechner was last updated on July 10, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since May 29, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028

260 MERRIMON AVE, STE 200, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 254-2444(828) 254-0660 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

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About Dr. Sharon L Lechner M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHARON L LECHNER M.D. (NPI 1568663722) is an individual family medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2010-01260) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568663722

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SHARON L LECHNERCredential: M.D.

Location Address260 MERRIMON AVE, STE 200Asheville, NC 28801-1274

Mailing AddressPo Box 449Sylva, NC 28779-0449 · (828) 339-7277 · Fax (828) 586-8209

Phone(828) 254-2444

Fax(828) 254-0660

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 29, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2015

✔ NPI 1568663722 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2010-01260

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

260 MERRIMON AVE, Asheville, NC 28801

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Sharon L Jacobson M.d.

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid5915689NC

Medicare PINNC3191ANC

Other15828NC · Bcbs

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.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Sharon L Lechner M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2024 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2024

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier14 claims15 services$75.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

MS. GLENDA S. LASWELL III LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

260 MERRIMON AVE, SUITE 100
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 255-8655

COMMUNITY FAMILY PRACTICE, PA

Family Medicine

260 MERRIMON AVE, STE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 254-2444

DR. ROBERT S KLINE M.D.

Family Medicine

260 MERRIMON AVE, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 254-2444

DR. JAMES ALAN HAAKSMA M.D.

Family Medicine

260 MERRIMON AVE, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 254-2444

DR. KIRSTIN AUSTIN DNP-FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

260 MERRIMON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 254-2444

LAUREN SNYDER LIVINGSTON MD

Family Medicine

260 MERRIMON AVE, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 254-2444

DR. MARY ELIZABETH SHERLOCK YOUNG MD

Family Medicine

260 MERRIMON AVE, STE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 254-2444

MS. AMBER BRIDGET ALBRITTON APRN, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

260 MERRIMON AVE, STE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Buncombe County (828) 254-2444

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 Sharon Lechner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sharon Lechner is 1568663722. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Sharon L Jacobson M.D..

Where is Sharon Lechner located?

Sharon Lechner practices at 260 Merrimon Ave Ste 200, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 254-2444.

What is Sharon Lechner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Sharon Lechner enrolled in Medicare?

No. Sharon Lechner has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Sharon Lechner accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Sharon Lechner 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 Sharon Lechner was last updated on July 10, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.