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Nephrology

Ashton N. Breithaupt, DO

Works at hospitals in Richlands, VA · Johnson City, TN · Abingdon, VA … · Virginia, Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Ashton N. Breithaupt, DO is a nephrologist at 2002 Brookside Dr, Suite 102, Kingsport, TN 37660. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ashton N. Breithaupt had 408 Original Medicare patients and 1,479 services. NPI 1366896334. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ashton N. Breithaupt, 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 Ashton N. Breithaupt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashton N. Breithaupt 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 Ashton N. Breithaupt see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 408 Original Medicare patients and 1,479 services for Ashton N. Breithaupt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ashton N. Breithaupt's NPI number?
1366896334. 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 Ashton N. Breithaupt, 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 patients408
Services billed to Medicare1,479
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)297 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)184 services
  3. Red blood cell concentration measurement (85014)163 services
  4. Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized) (80047)162 services
  5. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)161 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes61%
  • Ischemic heart disease54%
  • Arthritis52%

Hospitals where Ashton N. Breithaupt works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashton N. Breithaupt 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ashton N. Breithaupt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 2002 Brookside Dr, Suite 102Kingsport, TN 37660
  • 340 Anderson Hollow Rd, Suite 100Norton, VA 24273

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ashton N. Breithaupt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Regional Kidney Care PC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in Tennessee →

Other nephrologists in Kingsport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kingsport, TN — not a recommendation.

All nephrologists in Kingsport →

Other clinicians in Regional Kidney Care PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolEdward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-Carolinas Campus
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366896334
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians