Quick answers
- Does Marcus R. Winkler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marcus R. Winkler 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 Marcus R. Winkler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,468 Original Medicare patients and 3,640 services for Marcus R. Winkler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Marcus R. Winkler's NPI number?
- 1538449848. 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 Marcus R. Winkler, 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 | 1,468 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,640 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,698 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)427 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)209 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)209 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)172 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety25%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Marcus R. Winkler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Marcus R. Winkler 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.
- Cherokee Indian Hospital AuthorityCherokee, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340156
- DLP Swain County Hospital LLCBryson City, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341305
- 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 Marcus R. Winkler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 213‑1111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Marcus R. Winkler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mountain Area Pathology PA13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mountain Area Pathology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lincoln Mem Univ, Debusk Col Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538449848 |
| 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