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ASHEVILLE ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER, P.A.
NPI 1780647578
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Asheville, NC

Active since April 11, 2006CLIA 34D0248215 · Waiver
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 200, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 258-9533(828) 253-4434 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.a. NPPES

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

ASHEVILLE ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER, P.A. (NPI 1780647578) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 26, 2028 and lists Ellison Smith, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780647578
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameASHEVILLE ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER, P.A.
Location Address4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 200Asheville, NC 28803-1700
Mailing Address4 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Suite 200Asheville, NC 28803-1700 · (828) 258-9533 · Fax (828) 253-4434
Phone(828) 258-9533
Fax(828) 253-4434
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEllison SmithPresident · (828) 258-9533
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2023
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1780647578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedNon-Pharmacy Dispensing SiteTaxonomy 332900000X
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 4

Other01373NC · Blue Cross
Other230452NC · Medicare Provider Number
Other1780647578NC · Group Npi
Medicaid5922506NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and more.Insurance ›

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 34D0248215

Asheville Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center · Asheville, NC
Active · expires Feb 26, 2028
CLIA Number34D0248215
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 27, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 26, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Jason T. Sprouse
Laboratory Phone(828) 258-9533
Laboratory LocationAsheville Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center4 Vanderbilt Park Drive #200, Asheville, NC 28803
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

DR. KRISTIN MARIE GOWIN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-9533
NICOLE ALEXANDRA MONTALVO PA
Physician Assistant
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-9533
DR. JAMES P WEAVER MD
Internal Medicine
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, STE 100
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-0397
DR. JILL SCOTT VARGO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-9533
DR. BRIAN E. EDWARDS MD
Internal Medicine
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, STE 100
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-0397
JULIE V LEVENGOOD MD
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-9533
DR. ELLISON LEON SMITH JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-9533
MRS. CORINNE YELTON F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 258-9533

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 Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A. is 1780647578. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A. located?

Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A. is located at 4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 258-9533.

What is Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Does Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D0248215) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 26, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Molina Healthcare and 7 other insurers list Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, 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 Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A. was last updated on October 20, 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.