Quick answers
- Does Ronald W. Lane accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald W. Lane 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 Ronald W. Lane see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 691 Original Medicare patients and 1,214 services for Ronald W. Lane. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ronald W. Lane's NPI number?
- 1609988997. 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 Ronald W. Lane, 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 | 691 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,214 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)202 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)186 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)145 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)142 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)101 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis46%
- Depression26%
- Anxiety23%
- Osteoporosis22%
Hospitals where Ronald W. Lane works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald W. Lane 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.
- AdventHealth HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340023
- 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Ronald W. Lane is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1065 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 254‑3517
- 188 Medical Park Dr, Suite 7 BBrevard, NC 28712 (828) 884‑6702
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ronald W. Lane as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Asheville Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons, PA17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Asheville Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609988997 |
| 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