Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro, M.D
NPI 1881645505 · Psychiatry Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro, M.D is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1881645505).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881645505
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 200200866 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
194 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 100 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$120 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 90 | 17 |
| Clonazepam | 72 | 14 |
| Diazepam | 58 | — |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 53 | — |
| Lorazepam | 50 | 14 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 45 | — |
| Lamotrigine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$258 across 18 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 (1)
- 110 Williams StHendersonville, NC 28792-4543Phone: (828) 974-7004
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2019-12-19
- Certified
- 2019-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's NPI number?
- Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881645505, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's specialty?
- Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro located?
- Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1979 Hendersonville Rd Ste D, Asheville, NC 28803-2475.
- What is Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro is (828) 974-7004.
- Does Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Bierrenbach Decastro's NPI (1881645505) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.