Market
Asheville, NC
Specialties
Counties
Billing organizations
ACOs
10-Year Market Trend
| Year | Physicians | Billing Orgs | ACOs | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 966 | 353 | 53 | 84,212 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 1,084 | 361 | 53 | 87,076 | +12.2% | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 1,155 | 372 | 66 | 90,560 | +6.5% | +4% |
| 2017 | 1,265 | 384 | 71 | 92,774 | +9.5% | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 1,342 | 399 | 68 | 95,830 | +6.1% | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 1,438 | 411 | 72 | 98,705 | +7.2% | +3% |
| 2020 | 1,509 | 423 | 73 | 102,016 | +4.9% | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 1,609 | 426 | 82 | 103,117 | +6.6% | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,756 | 451 | 89 | 106,450 | +9.1% | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 1,868 | 454 | 99 | 92,129 | +6.4% | -13.5% |
| 2024 | 2,056 | 466 | 110 | 94,746 | +10.1% | +2.8% |
Top Counties
Top Specialties
| Specialty | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse practitioner | 407 | 13.5% |
| Physician assistant | 363 | 12% |
| Physical therapist (private practice) | 221 | 7.3% |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | 215 | 7.1% |
| Internal medicine | 190 | 6.3% |
| Family practice | 179 | 5.9% |
| Licensed clinical social worker | 159 | 5.3% |
| Emergency medicine | 84 | 2.8% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 71 | 2.3% |
| Clinical psychologist | 67 | 2.2% |
Top Billing Organizations
| Billing Org NPI | Org Name | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1366912586 | MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITY MULTISPECIALTY PROVIDERS, LLC | 352 | 11.6% |
| 1477995124 | FLETCHER HOSPITAL INC. | 191 | 6.3% |
| 1447444559 | HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION | 139 | 4.6% |
| 1457719130 | MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITY MULTISPECIALTY PROVIDERS, LLC | 139 | 4.6% |
| 1760410385 | HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SERVICES - SOUTHEAST PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | 117 | 3.9% |
| 1427005008 | EMERGENCY COVERAGE, LLC | 88 | 2.9% |
| 1376592964 | EMERGEORTHO PA | 73 | 2.4% |
| 1326037680 | DIGESTIVE HEALTH PARTNERS, PA | 62 | 2.1% |
| 1164474094 | ARA HEALTH SPECIALISTS PA | 43 | 1.4% |
| 1639506470 | UWH OF THE CAROLINAS, PLLC | 34 | 1.1% |
Top ACOs
| ACO ID | ACO Name | Physicians | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2591 | Mission Health Partners, LLC | 1,163 | 38.5% |
| D0237 | CHESS Genesis, LLC | 200 | 6.6% |
| A3391 | CHESS Value, LLC | 199 | 6.6% |
| A5039 | AdvantagePoint Health Alliance - Western North Carolina, LLC | 83 | 2.7% |
| A3675 | Carolinas HealthCare System ACO, LLC | 66 | 2.2% |
| A5341 | TeamACO | 55 | 1.8% |
| A4548 | Aledade A4548 NC Legacy MSSP Enhanced | 50 | 1.7% |
| A1033 | Advocate Physician Partners Accountable Care, Inc. | 42 | 1.4% |
| A3504 | Novant Health Accountable Care Organization I, LLC | 41 | 1.4% |
| A5407 | CVS ACO | 36 | 1.2% |
Top Physicians by Billing Paid Amount
| Physician | NPI | Specialty | Billing Paid Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD | 1164715553 | Ophthalmology | $5,381,053.78 |
| Sean Michael Warsch, M.D. | 1750608246 | Hematology/oncology | $5,298,400.22 |
| William Zachery Bridges, M.D. | 1245214410 | Ophthalmology | $5,137,586.12 |
| Andrew Richard Beardsley, M.D. | 1881855948 | Internal medicine | $4,929,161.46 |
| Robert I Park, MD | 1861573024 | Ophthalmology | $4,373,513.66 |
| Wieslawa A. Pekal, M.D. | 1508856436 | Hematology/oncology | $4,181,107.76 |
| Brent M Skiver, DO | 1669764064 | Hematology/oncology | $4,116,414.60 |
| Christopher Bligh Komanski, M.D. | 1558781856 | Ophthalmology | $3,677,438.68 |
| Christopher Haekang Chay, M.D. | 1699764878 | Hematology/oncology | $3,526,711.52 |
| Cameron Mclure Stone, M.D. | 1902880180 | Ophthalmology | $3,520,746.25 |
| Charles Wayne Bryan, M.D. | 1831189877 | Hematology/oncology | $3,405,220.22 |
| Eric Luk, M.D. | 1992125934 | Hematology/oncology | $3,393,878.96 |
| Trevor Clark Austin, MD | 1659509644 | Internal medicine | $3,090,600.86 |
| Martin Palmeri, M.D.,M.B.A. | 1811005374 | Hematology/oncology | $2,681,352.10 |
| Ellison Leon Smith, M.D. | 1538123989 | Rheumatology | $2,286,168.43 |
| Rachel Elizabeth Raab, MD | 1619195294 | Hematology/oncology | $2,086,964.02 |
| Farid Mansoor Khan, MD | 1013448216 | Ophthalmology | $2,007,160.06 |
| Adrian Vazquez, M.D. | 1457513590 | Rheumatology | $1,916,572.35 |
| Emily Mccollum Miller, M.D. | 1407236144 | Hematology/oncology | $1,875,575.18 |
| Jill Scott Vargo, M.D. | 1205899143 | Rheumatology | $1,866,812.44 |
| Julie V Levengood, MD | 1457335887 | Rheumatology | $1,804,120.60 |
| Sunil V. Abraham, M.D. | 1801080890 | Rheumatology | $1,772,049.17 |
| Ana M Arango, M.D. | 1346378882 | Rheumatology | $1,652,836.51 |
| Christopher George Meyer, M.D. | 1598984155 | Rheumatology | $1,528,550.08 |
| Daniel G. Baseman, MD | 1194905984 | Radiation oncology | $1,466,712.35 |
| James M Patton, MD | 1518945690 | Neurology | $1,463,841.86 |
| Robert F Armstrong, MD | 1518945617 | Neurology | $1,414,748.13 |
| Kristin Marie Gowin, M.D. | 1033172895 | Rheumatology | $1,394,597.58 |
| Paul S Kim, M.D. | 1114923299 | Medical oncology | $1,367,963.65 |
| Alan Verm, MD | 1558320382 | Ophthalmology | $1,088,343.33 |
| Daniel I Zivony, M.D. | 1497751085 | Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery | $791,722.53 |
| Jacqueline Marie Selph, M.D. | 1609219039 | Dermatology | $741,088.65 |
| Logan Simon D'Souza, M.D. | 1730405655 | Dermatology | $707,340.07 |
| Christopher Ryan Urban, M.D. | 1508183286 | Dermatology | $566,029.19 |
| Javid Mu'Az Baksh, DO | 1447413190 | Pain Management | $537,164.39 |
| Michael Anderson, M.D. | 1780115857 | Dermatology | $513,582.06 |
| William Pomeroy, MD | 1548458367 | Internal medicine | $490,957.54 |
| Alexander Walters, MD | 1992208722 | Ophthalmology | $466,657.44 |
| Christopher Charles Copenhaver, M.D, | 1659370708 | Allergy/immunology | $461,207.73 |
| Nathan Edward Williams, M.D. | 1093774234 | Obstetrics/gynecology | $446,647.86 |
| Werner C Brooks, M.D. | 1023058369 | Orthopedic surgery | $442,918.20 |
| Jordan Scott Masters, M.D. | 1821354895 | Ophthalmology | $426,141.79 |
| Hugh Duncan Dorris, MD | 1710085592 | Dermatology | $413,100.85 |
| Marc A. Caragea, DO | 1487158960 | Physical medicine and rehabilitation | $398,196.79 |
| William Lee Haynes, M.D. | 1528040128 | Ophthalmology | $398,021.17 |
| Matthew James Duggan, MD | 1780063842 | Ophthalmology | $392,629.28 |
| David Rybnicek, M.D. | 1134480197 | Internal medicine | $384,743.47 |
| Clayton Hollingsworth Bryan, M.D | 1982654505 | Ophthalmology | $384,361.73 |
| Michael Leroy Rains, M.D. | 1275851032 | Dermatology | $364,782.98 |
| James David Crandall, MD | 1891889135 | Ophthalmology | $352,970.37 |
Cross-Market Comparison by Physician County Footprint
Nearby markets based on the counties represented by physician rows in this market, weighted by physician count.
| Market | State | Distance | Physicians | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | NC | Current | 3,022 | 94,746 | +10.1% | +2.8% |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | SC | 50 mi | 4,891 | 166,971 | +9.6% | +3.6% |
| Johnson City, TN | TN | 52 mi | 1,257 | 42,869 | +7.1% | +2.8% |
| Spartanburg, SC | SC | 53 mi | 1,596 | 62,485 | +10.6% | +3.5% |
| Morristown, TN | TN | 62 mi | 506 | 23,514 | +7.6% | +2.5% |
Cross-Market Comparison by Official CBSA Geography
Nearby markets based on the official county composition of each CBSA or metropolitan division.
| Market | State | Distance | Physicians | 65+ Population | Physician Growth % | 65+ Population Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | NC | Current | 3,022 | 94,746 | +10.1% | +2.8% |
| Johnson City, TN | TN | 45 mi | 1,257 | 42,869 | +7.1% | +2.8% |
| Morristown, TN | TN | 57 mi | 506 | 23,514 | +7.6% | +2.5% |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | SC | 63 mi | 4,891 | 166,971 | +9.6% | +3.6% |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | NC | 67 mi | 1,636 | 74,635 | +8.6% | +2.1% |
North Carolina Healthcare Context
Total Physicians in North Carolina54,380
Share of North Carolina Physicians5.6%
Total Markets in North Carolina16
Rank in North Carolina by Physicians#6 of 16
Asheville, NC accounts for 5.6% of physicians represented in North Carolina's market directory.
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