Richard Levine, MD, FAAD
NPI 1700997988 · Dermatology Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Levine, MD, FAAD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1700997988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700997988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, FAAD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2026-00368 (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
19 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
3,120 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 618 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 446 | $89 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 232 | $53 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 216 | $89 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17311 | 204 | $560 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 154 | 131 |
| Ketoconazole | 73 | 57 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 71 | 59 |
| Mupirocin | 67 | 60 |
| Cephalexin | 47 | 41 |
| Hydrocortisone | 40 | 36 |
| Fluocinonide | 39 | 33 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 33 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$252 across 12 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2026-05-18
- Certified
- 2026-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Levine's NPI number?
- Richard Levine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700997988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Levine's specialty?
- Richard Levine is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Levine located?
- Richard Levine's practice location on file with NPPES is 1998 Hendersonville Rd Ste 53, Asheville, NC 28803-2192.
- What is Richard Levine's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Levine is (828) 585-5489.
- Does Richard Levine accept Medicare?
- Richard Levine is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Levine's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Levine's NPI (1700997988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.