Quick answers
- Does Robert F. Armstrong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert F. Armstrong 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 Robert F. Armstrong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 749 Original Medicare patients and 78,083 services for Robert F. Armstrong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert F. Armstrong's NPI number?
- 1518945617. 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 Robert F. Armstrong, 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 | 749 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 78,083 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter (J7336)24,081 services
- Injection, ocrelizumab, 1 mg (J2350)9,000 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)379 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)377 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)262 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 cholesterol58%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis36%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression24%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Robert F. Armstrong works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert F. Armstrong 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.
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340016
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340184
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert F. Armstrong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 731 Dogwood RdAsheville, NC 28806
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert F. Armstrong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Asheville Neurology Specialists PA8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Asheville Neurology Specialists PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518945617 |
| 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