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Occupational Therapist in Private Practice

Howard Dortch, OT

Sees patients in Asheville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Howard Dortch, OT (Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Asheville, NC. NPI 1649372087. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard Dortch, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Occupational Therapist in Private PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
42Years since medical school (graduated 1984)
Medical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Combined Therapy Specialties of Asheville IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Howard Dortch see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Asheville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard Dortch's specialty?
Medicare lists Occupational Therapist in Private Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Howard Dortch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Dortch accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Howard Dortch?
(828) 277-6957, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard Dortch's NPI number?
1649372087. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard Dortch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard Dortch as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Combined Therapy Specialties of Asheville Inc4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other occupational therapists in Asheville

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

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Clinician information

CredentialOT
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1984
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649372087
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians