Duffy Riffe, PA-C
NPI 1437182730 · Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Duffy Riffe, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1437182730).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437182730
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 100979 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
230 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging for Evaluation of Swallowing Function74230 | 68 | $21 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 44 | $84 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 35 | $88 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 25 | $22 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 23 | $37 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 19 | $67 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 310 Long Shoals Rd Ste 203Arden, NC 28704-8794Phone: (828) 213-9090Fax: (828) 213-9091
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-09
- Last updated
- 2026-04-15
- Certified
- 2026-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Duffy Riffe's NPI number?
- Duffy Riffe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437182730, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Duffy Riffe's specialty?
- Duffy Riffe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Duffy Riffe located?
- Duffy Riffe's practice location on file with NPPES is 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4601.
- What is Duffy Riffe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Duffy Riffe is (828) 213-3524.
- Does Duffy Riffe accept Medicare?
- Duffy Riffe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Duffy Riffe's NPI active?
- Yes — Duffy Riffe's NPI (1437182730) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.