Billy Pence, MD
NPI 1588647390 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mars Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Billy Pence, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mars Hill, NC (NPI 1588647390).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588647390
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201001079 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
138 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 78 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 60 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$16 (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 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 98 | 33 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 89 | 79 |
| Lisinopril | 81 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 80 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 79 | 21 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 76 | 40 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 66 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$201 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 66 Nw US 25-70 HwyHot Springs, NC 28743Phone: (828) 622-3245Fax: (828) 622-7446
- 590 Medical Park DrMarshall, NC 28753-6807Phone: (828) 649-3500Fax: (828) 649-1032
- 80 Guntertown RdMarshall, NC 28753-7806Phone: (828) 656-2611Fax: (828) 656-9434
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-25
- Last updated
- 2024-01-10
- Certified
- 2024-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Billy Pence's NPI number?
- Billy Pence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588647390, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Billy Pence's specialty?
- Billy Pence is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Billy Pence located?
- Billy Pence's practice location on file with NPPES is 119 Mountain View Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754-9500.
- What is Billy Pence's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Billy Pence is (828) 689-3507.
- Does Billy Pence accept Medicare?
- Billy Pence is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Billy Pence's NPI active?
- Yes — Billy Pence's NPI (1588647390) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.