Joseph Cresenzo
NPI 1629859756 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Cresenzo is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1629859756).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629859756
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5018993 (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 tenure25% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
376 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 113 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 110 | $72 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 35 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 33 | $103 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 32 | $15 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 64 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 50 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 46 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 43 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 18 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 26 | 19 |
| Clonazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,822 across 74 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
- 2023-10-13
- Last updated
- 2025-06-03
- Certified
- 2025-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Cresenzo's NPI number?
- Joseph Cresenzo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629859756, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Cresenzo's specialty?
- Joseph Cresenzo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Cresenzo located?
- Joseph Cresenzo's practice location on file with NPPES is 136 Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803-9624.
- What is Joseph Cresenzo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Cresenzo is (828) 296-0880.
- Does Joseph Cresenzo accept Medicare?
- Joseph Cresenzo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Cresenzo's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Cresenzo's NPI (1629859756) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.