MR. RUSSELL THOMAS DURDEN MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1821854068
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Asheville, NC

Active since February 26, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
257 MCDOWELL ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 258-1121(828) 252-6114 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 2, 2024, Jun 7, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Mr. Russell Thomas Durden Msn, Aprn, Agacnp-bc NPPES

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

MR. RUSSELL THOMAS DURDEN MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC (NPI 1821854068) is an individual acute care provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5020173) and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and maintains a secondary practice location in Asheville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821854068
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMR. RUSSELL THOMAS DURDENCredential: MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Location Address257 MCDOWELL STAsheville, NC 28803-2606
Mailing Address238 Wilderness WayBlairsville, GA 30512-5062 · (912) 309-9206
Fax(828) 252-6114
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1821854068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5020173
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN209339 (GA)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License RN209339 (GA)
257 MCDOWELL ST, Asheville, NC 28803

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801-4601 · Phone (828) 213-1111

Accepted 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

Mr. Russell Thomas Durden Msn, Aprn, Agacnp-bc 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 ID8527585900
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250508002620
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Russell Durden reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
257 MCDOWELL ST
Asheville, NC 28803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Practitioner
424 CHURCH ST STE 220
Nashville, TN 37219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 274 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
257 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
257 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
257 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
257 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Nurse Practitioner
257 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
257 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
257 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
257 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

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 Russell Durden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Durden is 1821854068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2024.

Where is Russell Durden located?

Russell Durden practices at 257 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 258-1121.

What is Russell Durden's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Russell Durden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Durden 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 Russell Durden's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Russell Durden reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Asheville Heart PA (Asheville, NC) and Community Care Health Network LLC (Nashville, TN). 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 Russell Durden's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Russell Durden accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Russell Durden 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 Russell Durden affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russell Durden is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Durden was last updated on December 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.