Robert Earl Wiggins Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Asheville, NC

Robert Earl Wiggins Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Asheville Eye Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 258-1586.

Robert Earl Wiggins Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 29448) 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 1740261155.

Contact Information

Robert Earl Wiggins Jr, MD
8 Medical Park Dr,
Asheville, NC 28803-2493
(828) 258-1586
(828) 258-6161



Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Earl Wiggins Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
Location8 Medical Park Dr, 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:
  • Robert Earl Wiggins Jr attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740261155
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719975044
  • Enrollment ID: I20100216000355

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Earl Wiggins Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740261155NPI-NPPES
180040571OtherNCPALMETTO GBA
87362OtherNCBCBS OF NC
8987362MedicaidNC
0800101OtherNCUNITED HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 29448 (North Carolina)Primary
207WX0110XOphthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist 29448 (North Carolina)Secondary

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 Eye Associates Pllc246640580824

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAsheville Eye Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295799823
PECOS PAC ID: 2466405808
Enrollment ID: O20050225000580

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert Earl Wiggins Jr, MD
8 Medical Park Dr,
Asheville, NC 28803-2493

Ph: (828) 258-1586
Robert Earl Wiggins Jr, MD
8 Medical Park Dr,
Asheville, NC 28803-2493

Ph: (828) 258-1586

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Phone: 828-298-7911    Fax: 828-299-5833
Dr. Jason Edward Karo, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 302, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-252-6922    Fax: 828-252-6989
Chelsea Lynne Reighard, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-258-1586    
Thomas Mock Brosnan, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 900 Centrepark Drive, Ste A, Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-254-9693    Fax: 828-254-9695
Walter Copley Mclean Jr., M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
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Edward Kenneth Isbey Iii, M.D.
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