Oliver Binns, M.D.
NPI 1851448849 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Oliver Binns, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1851448849).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851448849
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200100836 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
465 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 96 | $21 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $85 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 53 | $14 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 53 | $1,570 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 49 | $203 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 38 | $162 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 across 6 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
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2015-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oliver Binns's NPI number?
- Oliver Binns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851448849, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Oliver Binns's specialty?
- Oliver Binns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Oliver Binns located?
- Oliver Binns's practice location on file with NPPES is 257 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28803-2606.
- What is Oliver Binns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Oliver Binns is (828) 258-1121.
- Does Oliver Binns accept Medicare?
- Oliver Binns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Oliver Binns's NPI active?
- Yes — Oliver Binns's NPI (1851448849) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.