Quick answers
- Does William R. Harlan Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William R. Harlan Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does William R. Harlan Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 530 Original Medicare patients and 7,679 services for William R. Harlan Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William R. Harlan Iii's NPI number?
- 1003806043. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for William R. Harlan Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 530 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,679 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, vedolizumab, intravenous, 1 mg (J3380)3,600 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)650 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)354 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)192 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)152 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis48%
- Depression32%
- Anxiety30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where William R. Harlan Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William R. Harlan Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Blue Ridge Regional HospitalSpruce Pine, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341329
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340016
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
- Pardee Hospital Henderson CountyHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340017
- The McDowell HospitalMarion, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340087
Practice locations
Addresses where William R. Harlan Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 Turtle Creek DrAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 254‑0881
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William R. Harlan Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Digestive Health Partners PA65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Digestive Health Partners PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003806043 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians