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DR. PATRICK JOHN CONTINO M.D.
NPI 1952393324
Family Medicine in Asheville, NC

Active since August 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
257 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 285-0622 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Patrick John Contino M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PATRICK JOHN CONTINO M.D. (NPI 1952393324) is an individual family medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (202101941) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952393324
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PATRICK JOHN CONTINOCredential: M.D.
Location Address257 BILTMORE AVEAsheville, NC 28801-4120
Mailing Address257 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801-4120 · (828) 275-9535 · Fax (828) 285-9831
Phone(828) 285-0622
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1952393324 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 202101941
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
257 BILTMORE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid266486100FL
OtherP00028203FL · Medicare Rr

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. Patrick John Contino 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 ID7618014291
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220815000491
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 Patrick Contino reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc.
Same address
Community Health
257 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043392921 (828) 285-0622
Hopscotch Primary Care, PLLC
0.4 mi
Family Medicine
6 BROOKLET ST
Asheville, NC 28801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265716922 (828) 250-0898

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
14 services14 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.
14 services14 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
13 services13 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

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340023
Location100 Hospital DriveHendersonville, NC 28792 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$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.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Community Health)
257 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 285-0622
ARP PHOENIX
Community/Behavioral Health
257 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-1524
ARP PHOENIX
Community/Behavioral Health
257 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-2700
MR. THOMAS PRICE BRITTON LCAS
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
257 BILTMORE AVE, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-2700
ARP/PHOENIX, INC.
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
257 BILTMORE AVE, SUITE 200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-2700
DR. CASSANDRA SHELLEY DDS
Dentist
257 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 285-0622
ARP PHOENIX
Community/Behavioral Health
257 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-2700
GAYLA M WALLER RPH
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
257 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 285-0622

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 Patrick Contino's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patrick Contino is 1952393324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2005.

Where is Patrick Contino located?

Patrick Contino practices at 257 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 285-0622.

What is Patrick Contino's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Patrick Contino enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patrick Contino 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 Patrick Contino's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Patrick Contino reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc. (Asheville, NC) and Hopscotch Primary Care, PLLC (Asheville, NC). 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 Patrick Contino's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Patrick Contino accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Patrick Contino 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 Patrick Contino affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Patrick Contino is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce and Adventhealth Hendersonville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patrick Contino was last updated on August 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.