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Ophthalmology

Chelsea L. Satterfield, MD

Sees patients in Asheville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Chelsea L. Satterfield, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2001 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. Phone: (828) 258-1586. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chelsea L. Satterfield had 129 Original Medicare patients and 440 services. NPI 1043706070. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2001 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (828) 258‑1586
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Asheville Eye Associates PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of Michigan Medical School · graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chelsea L. Satterfield, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chelsea L. Satterfield accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chelsea L. Satterfield 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 Chelsea L. Satterfield see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 440 services for Chelsea L. Satterfield. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chelsea L. Satterfield's NPI number?
1043706070. 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 Chelsea L. Satterfield, 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 patients129
Services billed to Medicare440
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)151 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)81 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)54 services
  4. Realignment of horizontal eye muscle (67311)26 services
  5. Realignment of eye muscle following injury or eye surgery (67331)25 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 cholesterol69%
  • High blood pressure67%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Osteoporosis24%
  • Diabetes19%

Practice locations

Addresses where Chelsea L. Satterfield is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chelsea L. Satterfield as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Asheville Eye Associates PLLC23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Asheville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Asheville Eye Associates PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043706070
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians