Richard Asher, PA-C
NPI 1053847863 · Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Asher, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1053847863).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053847863
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3233 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
12 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 12 | $222 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $222–$222 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 42 | 29 |
| Furosemide | 32 | 29 |
| Potassium Chloride | 29 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 26 | 26 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 23 | 12 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 20 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 930 E Emerald AveSuite 511Knoxville, TN 37917-4539Phone: (865) 647-3550Fax: (865) 647-3559
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-11
- Last updated
- 2020-07-28
- Certified
- 2020-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Asher's NPI number?
- Richard Asher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053847863, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Asher's specialty?
- Richard Asher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Asher located?
- Richard Asher's practice location on file with NPPES is 9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37923.
- What is Richard Asher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Asher is (865) 632-5900.
- Does Richard Asher accept Medicare?
- Richard Asher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Asher's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Asher's NPI (1053847863) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.