ASHEVILLE ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER, P.A.
NPI 1780647578
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Asheville, NC
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 4
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
10Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2
Clinicians, nearest first (10)
Asheville, NC 28803
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 34D0248215
Asheville Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center · Asheville, NCFrequently 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.
Is Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.A.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, 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 Rheumatology (9) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and 23 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 3 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.
# Asheville Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center, P.a. · NPI 1780647578
Rheumatology organization in Asheville, North Carolina. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 11, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1780647578 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** April 11, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Ellison Smith, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4 VANDERBILT PARK DR, SUITE 200, Asheville, NC 28803-1700
- **Phone:** (828) 258-9533 · **Fax:** (828) 253-4434
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 10 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Rheumatology (9), Nurse Practitioner (1); 4 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 20, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Other 01373 (NC); Other 230452 (NC); Other 1780647578 (NC); and 1 more
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1780647578) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.