Richard Councell, MD
NPI 1477504686 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Councell, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1477504686).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477504686
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33222 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2021-05-05
- Certified
- 2021-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Councell's NPI number?
- Richard Councell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477504686, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Councell's specialty?
- Richard Councell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Councell located?
- Richard Councell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Yorkshire St, Asheville, NC 28803-2752.
- What is Richard Councell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Councell is (828) 252-1050.
- Does Richard Councell accept Medicare?
- Richard Councell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Councell's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Councell's NPI (1477504686) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.