Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Asheville, NC

Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Asheville Endocrinology Consultants, Pa and his current practice location is 750 Alliance Court, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 670-6812.

Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2007-00851) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1144304288.

Contact Information

Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie, MD
750 Alliance Court,
Asheville, NC 28806-2248
(828) 670-6812
(828) 670-5703

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Brian Christopher Cumbie
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience23 Years
Location750 Alliance Court, Asheville, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144304288
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971694274
  • Enrollment ID: I20070731000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144304288NPI-NPPES
207RE0101XMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 2007-00851 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Asheville Endocrinology Consultants, Pa04462935679

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAsheville Endocrinology Consultants, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972656262
PECOS PAC ID: 0446293567
Enrollment ID: O20050614000669

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie, MD
750 Alliance Court,
Asheville, NC 28806-2248

Ph: (828) 670-6812
Dr Brian Christopher Cumbie, MD
750 Alliance Court,
Asheville, NC 28806-2248

Ph: (828) 670-6812

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