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BEACON DERMATOLOGY LLC
NPI 1598486565
Dermatology in Asheville, NC

Active since September 08, 2022CLIA 34D2279713 · Waiver
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 120, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 412-0688(828) 222-6042 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2023, Jan 24, 2023, Jan 19, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Beacon Dermatology Llc NPPES

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

BEACON DERMATOLOGY LLC (NPI 1598486565) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 5, 2027 and lists Michael Rains, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598486565
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Legal Business NameBEACON DERMATOLOGY LLC
Location Address76 PEACHTREE RD STE 120Asheville, NC 28803-5041
Mailing AddressPo Box 63249Charlotte, NC 28263-3249 · (828) 412-0688 · Fax (828) 372-4535
Phone(828) 412-0688
Fax(828) 222-6042
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael RainsOwner · (415) 802-1310
Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1598486565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 120, 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.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)

Beacon Dermatology Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Beacon Dermatology LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Michael Rains, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1275851032
76 PEACHTREE RD STE 120
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 677-3128
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 34D2279713

Beacon Dermatology, PLLC · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Apr 5, 2027
CLIA Number34D2279713
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMichael L. Rains
Laboratory Phone(828) 412-0688
Laboratory LocationBeacon Dermatology, PLLC76 Peachtree Road, Suite 300, Asheville, NC 28803
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Beacon Dermatology LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Beacon Dermatology LLC is 1598486565. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2022.

Where is Beacon Dermatology LLC located?

Beacon Dermatology LLC is located at 76 Peachtree Rd Ste 120, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 412-0688.

What is Beacon Dermatology LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Beacon Dermatology LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Beacon Dermatology LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Beacon Dermatology LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Dermatology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Beacon Dermatology LLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Beacon Dermatology LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D2279713) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Beacon Dermatology LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Beacon Dermatology LLC 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 Beacon Dermatology LLC was last updated on December 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.