DR. RICARDO C BIERRENBACH DECASTRO M.D
NPI 1881645505
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Asheville, NC

Active since May 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
1979 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE D, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 974-7004(828) 974-7005 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2019, Mar 17, 2018, Nov 3, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Ricardo C Bierrenbach Decastro M.d NPPES

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

DR. RICARDO C BIERRENBACH DECASTRO M.D (NPI 1881645505) is an individual psychiatry provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200200866) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Hendersonville, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881645505
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO C BIERRENBACH DECASTROCredential: M.D
Location Address1979 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE DAsheville, NC 28803-2475
Mailing Address1979 Hendersonville Rd Ste DAsheville, NC 28803-2475 · (828) 974-7004
Fax(828) 974-7005
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20194 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1881645505 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in NC · 200200866
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1979 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE D, Asheville, NC 28803

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Ricardo C Bierrenbach Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1110 Williams StHendersonville, NC 28792-4543 · Phone (828) 974-7004

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid89132CHNC

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

Dr. Ricardo C Bierrenbach Decastro M.d 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 ID4183686215
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041101001029
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 2

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.

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
100 services36 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
94 services35 patients

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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro is 1881645505. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Ricardo C Bierrenbach MD.

Where is Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro located?

Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro practices at 1979 Hendersonville Rd Ste D, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 974-7004.

What is Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro 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 Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro 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 Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro was last updated on December 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.