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MR. CRAIG ECONOPOULY PA-C
NPI 1881020147
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Active since September 18, 2013PECOS Enrolled
509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 213-4411(828) 213-0275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2026, Nov 6, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mr. Craig Econopouly Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. CRAIG ECONOPOULY PA-C (NPI 1881020147) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in New Mexico (PA2023-0224) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and maintains a secondary practice location in Port Charlotte.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881020147
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. CRAIG ECONOPOULYCredential: PA-C
Location Address509 BILTMORE AVEAsheville, NC 28801-4601
Mailing AddressPo Box 602373Charlotte, NC 28260-2373 · (828) 213-4411 · Fax (828) 213-0275
Fax(828) 213-0275
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateSeptember 18, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2026
NPI 1881020147 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in NM · PA2023-0224 Licensed in FL · PA9107497 Licensed in NC · 0010-08409
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
509 BILTMORE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12315 Aaron StPort Charlotte, FL 33952-5305 · Phone (855) 979-5700 · Fax (855) 979-5701

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Craig Econopouly Pa-c 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 ID6800020884
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181218000118
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
194 services96 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
117 services117 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
51 services33 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
42 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Spruce Pine, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341329
Location125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777 · Mitchell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$83.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Registered Nurse (Orthopedic)
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Internal Medicine
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Internal Medicine
509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE HOSPITALIST GROUP
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
509 BILTMORE AVE, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY-MISSION HOSPITALS
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

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 Craig Econopouly's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Econopouly is 1881020147. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 18, 2013.

Where is Craig Econopouly located?

Craig Econopouly practices at 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 213-4411.

What is Craig Econopouly's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Craig Econopouly enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig Econopouly 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.

What insurance does Craig Econopouly accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Craig Econopouly 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 Craig Econopouly affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Craig Econopouly is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Econopouly was last updated on July 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.