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FREDERICK ALEXANDER DRESSLER MD
NPI 1669451233
Internal Medicine in Sylva, NC

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
111 CENTRAL ST, SYLVA, NC 28779(828) 586-7705(855) 308-2340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2025, Aug 10, 2023, Dec 6, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Frederick Alexander Dressler Md NPPES

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

FREDERICK ALEXANDER DRESSLER MD (NPI 1669451233) is an individual internal medicine provider in Sylva, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200300143) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669451233
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameFREDERICK ALEXANDER DRESSLERCredential: MD
Location Address111 CENTRAL STSylva, NC 28779-5412
Mailing AddressPo Box 360Sylva, NC 28779-0360 · (888) 339-6065 · Fax (828) 538-4441
Phone(828) 586-7705
Fax(855) 308-2340
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1669451233 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200300143
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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 200300143 (NC)
111 CENTRAL ST, Sylva, NC 28779
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Other Identifiers 5

Other144XANC · Bcbs
OtherCS2336200326NC · Caresource
OtherNCW463BNC · Medicare
Medicaid5911300NC
OtherQ00428157NC · Railroad Medicare

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, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Frederick Alexander Dressler Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9335174598
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070623000032
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Frederick Dressler reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC
1.4 mi
Internal Medicine
98 COPE CREEK RD STE A-B
Sylva, NC 28779
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467435040 (828) 586-7798
Lamond Family Medicine, PLLC
44 mi
Family Medicine
317 N KING ST STE A
Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629037270 (828) 693-3344
Sunrise Vascular Center
673 mi
Vascular Surgery
8555 NW 165TH TER
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811421092 (786) 773-2451

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
484 services277 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
157 services157 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
149 services149 patients
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days 93248
This service involves wearing a device for 8-15 days that continuously records your heart's electrical activity. It helps in identifying irregular heart rhythms. The recorded data is then reviewed and interpreted by a healthcare professional for any abnormalities.
37 services33 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
24 services24 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harris Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sylva, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340016
Location68 Hospital RdSylva, NC 28779 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphy, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341328
Location3990 East Us Highway 64 AltMurphy, NC 28906 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28779 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%414 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
53%179 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%395 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
60%555 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%555 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
20%555 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
29%555 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

MRS. JOYCE ANGELA STRUNA PA-C
Physician Assistant
111 CENTRAL ST
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7705
MS. KRISTYN STEWART STEVENS FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
111 CENTRAL ST
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7705
KARLA ROSS COLBURN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
111 CENTRAL ST
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (888) 339-6065
ANNE JONES KARNER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
111 CENTRAL ST
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-6990
MS. RHONDA MORRIS DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
111 CENTRAL ST
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-7705
SYLVA WOMEN'S CLINIC PA
Obstetrics & Gynecology
111 CENTRAL ST
SYLVA, NY 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-4096
DR. AUSTIN KELLETT LETSON III MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
111 CENTRAL ST
SYLVA, NC 28779
Jackson County (828) 586-6990

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 Frederick Dressler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frederick Dressler is 1669451233. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is Frederick Dressler located?

Frederick Dressler practices at 111 Central St, Sylva, NC 28779. The listed phone number is (828) 586-7705.

What is Frederick Dressler's specialty?

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

Is Frederick Dressler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frederick Dressler is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Frederick Dressler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frederick Dressler reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: WNC Internal Medicine, PLLC (Sylva, NC), Lamond Family Medicine, PLLC (Hendersonville, NC) and Sunrise Vascular Center (Miami Lakes, FL). Each 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 Frederick Dressler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Frederick Dressler accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Frederick Dressler 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.

Is Frederick Dressler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frederick Dressler is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital and Erlanger Murphy Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frederick Dressler was last updated on April 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.