Quick answers
- Does Christina Wharton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina Wharton 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 Christina Wharton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 487 Original Medicare patients and 1,425 services for Christina Wharton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christina Wharton's NPI number?
- 1902464126. 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 Christina Wharton, 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 | 487 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,425 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg (J2919)265 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)149 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)146 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)138 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)130 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis41%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes22%
- Depression20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christina Wharton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 Frazier St, Suite 6Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 210‑8333
- 1201 Patton AveAsheville, NC 28806 (828) 252‑4878
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christina Wharton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Inc46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Waynesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waynesville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902464126 |
| 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
- 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