Clifford Riester, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Clyde, NC

Clifford Riester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Clyde, North Carolina. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Raleigh Radiology Associates Inc and his current practice location is 262 Leroy George Dr, Ste X, Clyde, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 452-8346.

Clifford Riester is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9800678) 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 1699774331.

Contact Information

Clifford Riester, MD
262 Leroy George Dr, Ste X,
Clyde, NC 28721-7430
(828) 452-8346
(828) 452-8338

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Physician's Profile

Full NameClifford Riester
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience31 Years
Location262 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, 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:
  • Clifford Riester attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699774331
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779623467
  • Enrollment ID: I20100722000624

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Clifford Riester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699774331NPI-NPPES
891184GMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 9800678 (North Carolina)Primary
174400000XSpecialist 9800678 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NCHospital
Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NCHospital
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Raleigh Radiology Associates Inc680087461167

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. Clifford Riester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRaleigh Radiology Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811920101
PECOS PAC ID: 6800874611
Enrollment ID: O20040708001403
Entity NameFranklin Richard Lang,md
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578515540
PECOS PAC ID: 5991844680
Enrollment ID: O20091210000110

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. Clifford Riester 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
Clifford Riester, MD
5220 Greens Dairy Rd,
Raleigh, NC 27616-4612

Ph: (919) 256-3576
Clifford Riester, MD
262 Leroy George Dr, Ste X,
Clyde, NC 28721-7430

Ph: (828) 452-8346

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Radiology Doctors in Clyde, NC

Mark Mittelman, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 262 Leroy George Dr, Ste X, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: 828-452-8346    
Charles Carroll Thomas Ii, MD
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 600 Hospital Dr, Suite 10, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: 828-452-2320    Fax: 828-456-4707
Randolph L. Royster Jr., MD
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 600 Hospital Dr, Suite 10, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: 828-452-2320    Fax: 828-456-4707

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