John W Currens, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Asheville, NC

John W Currens, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Asheville Head Neck And Ear Surgeons Pa and his current practice location is 1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 254-3517.

John W Currens is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 200100225) 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 1891897021.

Contact Information

John W Currens, MD
1065 Hendersonville Rd,
Asheville, NC 28803-1801
(828) 254-3517
(828) 253-6960



Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn W Currens
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience28 Years
Location1065 Hendersonville Rd, 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:
  • John W Currens attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891897021
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840362216
  • Enrollment ID: I20080630000182

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John W Currens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891897021NPI-NPPES
89128H4MedicaidNC
1000060OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE
128H4OtherNCBCBSNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 200100225 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Margaret R Pardee Memorial HospitalHendersonville, NCHospital
Park Ridge HealthHendersonville, NCHospital
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Asheville Head Neck And Ear Surgeons Pa610386214914

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Entity NameAsheville Head Neck & Ear Surgeons Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356303507
PECOS PAC ID: 6103862149
Enrollment ID: O20050630000136

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
John W Currens, MD
1065 Hendersonville Rd,
Asheville, NC 28803-1801

Ph: (828) 254-3517
John W Currens, MD
1065 Hendersonville Rd,
Asheville, NC 28803-1801

Ph: (828) 254-3517

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Asheville, NC

Robert B Moore, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-254-3577    Fax: 828-253-6960
Theodore Braneh Rheney Jr., MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-204-3577    Fax: 828-253-6960
Stephen R Seal, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-254-3517    Fax: 828-253-6960
Dr. Paul Lawson Davis Iii, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21 Hospital Dr Fl 2, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-213-2510    Fax: 828-213-2511
Dr. James Blackmon Powell Ii, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7 Walden Ridge, Ste 200, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-654-9299    Fax: 828-654-9266
Robert G Oxford, MD
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Frank M Melvin, MD
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Practice Location: 1065 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
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