There are 8 Rheumatology clinicians in Asheville, NC in Medicare’s data, ranked by the number of Medicare services they provide.
Rheumatology clinicians in Asheville
| Clinician | Experience | Telehealth | Medicare patients | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Arango, M.D. | 39 yrs | — | 556 | Accepts |
| Jill Vargo, M.D. | 42 yrs | — | 595 | Accepts |
| Ellison Smith, M.D. | 33 yrs | — | 451 | Accepts |
| Kristin Gowin, M.D. | 36 yrs | Yes | 468 | Accepts |
| Sunil Abraham, M.D. | 21 yrs | Yes | 546 | Accepts |
| Christopher Meyer, M.D. | 23 yrs | — | 457 | Accepts |
| Adrian Vazquez, M.D. | 18 yrs | — | 408 | Accepts |
| Julie Levengood, MD | 27 yrs | Yes | 459 | Accepts |
What the columns mean
- Experience — years since the clinician’s medical-school graduation (when known).
- Telehealth — the clinician reported providing telehealth (video/phone) visits.
- Medicare patients — distinct Original-Medicare beneficiaries in the latest year; a volume signal, not a quality rating.
- Assignment — “Accepts” means they accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment (lower out-of-pocket for Medicare patients).
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Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.