Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Clifford Riester work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Clifford Riester at 5 hospitals: Advent Health Polk, AdventHealth Hendersonville, Haywood Regional Medical Center, Pardee Hospital Henderson County and Watauga Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Clifford Riester see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Clyde, NC, Boone, NC and Linville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Clifford Riester's specialty?
- Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Clifford Riester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifford Riester 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 Clifford Riester?
- (828) 452-8651, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Clifford Riester's NPI number?
- 1699774331. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Clifford Riester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifford Riester at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Advent Health PolkColumbus, NC · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 341322
- AdventHealth HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340023
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340184
- Pardee Hospital Henderson CountyHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340017
- Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340051
Practice locations
Addresses where Clifford Riester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 262 Leroy George DrClyde, NC 28721 (828) 452‑8651
- 336 Deerfield RdBoone, NC 28607 (828) 262‑4100
- 434 Hospital DrLinville, NC 28646 (828) 737‑7000
- 509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 (908) 213‑3524
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clifford Riester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- DLP Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC178 clinicians in the group
- Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc146 clinicians in the group
- Ara Health Specialists PA53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Clyde
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clyde, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699774331 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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