Richard R Burris, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Arden, NC

Richard R Burris, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Arden, North Carolina. He went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Legacy Healthcare Services Inc, The Family Health Centers Pa and his current practice location is 2161hendersonville Road, Arden, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 258-8681.

Richard R Burris is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 30606) 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 1699736967.

Contact Information

Richard R Burris, MD
2161hendersonville Road,
Arden, NC 28704-4016
(828) 258-8681
(828) 253-4830

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard R Burris
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location2161hendersonville Road, Arden, 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:
  • Richard R Burris attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699736967
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870627730
  • Enrollment ID: I20100813000250

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard R Burris such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699736967NPI-NPPES
8901209MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 30606 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carepartners Home Health ServicesAsheville, NCHome health agency
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Legacy Healthcare Services Inc21633397223341
The Family Health Centers Pa600288472325

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. Richard R Burris allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Family Health Centers Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417906942
PECOS PAC ID: 6002884723
Enrollment ID: O20040921000577

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. Richard R Burris 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
Richard R Burris, MD
206 Asheland Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801-4016

Ph: (828) 258-8681
Richard R Burris, MD
2161hendersonville Road,
Arden, NC 28704-4016

Ph: (828) 258-8681

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