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CAROLINA HAND AND SPORTS MEDICINE, P.A.
NPI 1689778300
Orthopaedic Surgery in Asheville, NC

Active since September 12, 2006
18 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 253-7521(828) 251-5992 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 25, 2026, Nov 15, 2022, Aug 20, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.a. NPPES

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

CAROLINA HAND AND SPORTS MEDICINE, P.A. (NPI 1689778300) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Victoria Williamson, Operations Supervisor, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689778300
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameCAROLINA HAND AND SPORTS MEDICINE, P.A.
Location Address18 MEDICAL PARK DRIVEAsheville, NC 28803
Mailing Address18 Medical Park DrAsheville, NC 28803-2493 · (828) 253-7521 · Fax (828) 251-5992
Phone(828) 253-7521
Fax(828) 251-5992
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVictoria WilliamsonOperations Supervisor · (828) 253-7521
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1689778300 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X
18 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid89011X1NC
Other011X1NC · Bcbs

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-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)

Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Jessica Hancock, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154681872
18 MEDICAL PARK DR
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 253-7521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Spencer Moore, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1285165530
18 MEDICAL PARK DR
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 253-7521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Sports Medicine
NPI 1548607591
18 MEDICAL PARK DR
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 253-7521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Adam Starr, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1215101373
18 MEDICAL PARK DR.
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 253-7521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christopher Lechner, M.D.
Hand Surgery
NPI 1922117803
18 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 253-7521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jesse West, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1437108206
18 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 253-7521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ted Barnett, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1316140932
CAROLINA HAND & SPORTS MEDICINE, PA 18 MEDICAL PARK DR.
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 253-7521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 4

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine P carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine P

DMEPOS supplier · Asheville, NCOperated by Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A.
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine P agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20618003
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 8, 2001
Supplier Location18 Medical Park DrAsheville, NC 28803
Phone(828) 253-7521
Provider TypePhysician – Orthopedic/Orthopedic Surgery · Independently-Practicing Physical Therapist · Independently-Practicing Occupational Therapist
Supplier Specialties
Orthotic Personnel

Medicare Product Categories

Orthoses: Custom Fabricated
Custom met pads, Custom heel pads, Custom heel spur pads
Orthoses: Prefabricated (Non-Custom Fabricated)
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Surgical Dressings
Gauze, Elastic bandages, Adhesive tape
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A. is 1689778300. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2006.

Where is Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A. located?

Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A. is located at 18 Medical Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 253-7521.

What is Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, 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 Orthopedic Surgery (4), Hand Surgery (1) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine P accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, 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 Carolina Hand And Sports Medicine, P.A. was last updated on August 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 60 days 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.