Thomas German, MD
NPI 1952535452 · Family Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas German, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1952535452).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952535452
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2012-00616 (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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
485 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 99 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $120 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 67 | $10 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 55 | $17 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 39 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 | 96 |
| Losartan Potassium | 321 | 99 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 290 | 94 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 270 | 82 |
| Lisinopril | 269 | 81 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 248 | 76 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$515 across 27 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 (2)
- 77 Mcdowell StAsheville, NC 28801-4435Phone: (828) 257-4745
- 1388 Sand Hill RdCandler, NC 28715-8937Phone: (828) 257-4730Fax: (828) 250-2740
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-12
- Last updated
- 2023-08-09
- Certified
- 2023-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas German's NPI number?
- Thomas German's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952535452, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas German's specialty?
- Thomas German is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas German located?
- Thomas German's practice location on file with NPPES is 711 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-1048.
- What is Thomas German's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas German is (828) 253-3717.
- Does Thomas German accept Medicare?
- Thomas German is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas German's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas German's NPI (1952535452) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.