Eric Peterson, M.D.
NPI 1285848838 · Psychiatry Physician · Asheville, NC
Eric Peterson, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1285848838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285848838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- NC17411 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 106 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 73 | 11 |
| Clozapine | 61 | — |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 60 | — |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 55 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 48 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 43 | — |
| Risperidone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$530 across 27 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-10
- Last updated
- 2007-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Peterson's NPI number?
- Eric Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285848838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Peterson's specialty?
- Eric Peterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Peterson located?
- Eric Peterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 77 Church St, Asheville, NC 28801-3623.
- What is Eric Peterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Peterson is (828) 253-6998.
- Is Eric Peterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Peterson's NPI (1285848838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.