Rivers Woodward, MD
NPI 1245762830 · Family Medicine Physician · Lake Lure, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rivers Woodward, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lake Lure, NC (NPI 1245762830).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245762830
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2018-02015 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
80 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 36 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 26 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 18 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$69 (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 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 373 | 117 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 243 | 69 |
| Lisinopril | 237 | 79 |
| Gabapentin | 169 | 50 |
| Omeprazole | 163 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 152 | 51 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 121 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868Phone: (828) 342-2864
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-01
- Last updated
- 2023-03-03
- Certified
- 2023-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rivers Woodward's NPI number?
- Rivers Woodward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245762830, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rivers Woodward's specialty?
- Rivers Woodward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rivers Woodward located?
- Rivers Woodward's practice location on file with NPPES is 146 Nesbitt Rdg, Lake Lure, NC 28746-0057.
- What is Rivers Woodward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rivers Woodward is (828) 625-4400.
- Does Rivers Woodward accept Medicare?
- Rivers Woodward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rivers Woodward's NPI active?
- Yes — Rivers Woodward's NPI (1245762830) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.