Quick answers
- Does James H. Montgomery accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James H. Montgomery 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 James H. Montgomery see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,595 Original Medicare patients and 1,996 services for James H. Montgomery. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James H. Montgomery's NPI number?
- 1972529758. 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 James H. Montgomery, 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 | 1,595 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,996 |
| Different services or procedures | 110 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)483 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)222 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)102 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)95 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)69 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Anxiety42%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where James H. Montgomery works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James H. Montgomery 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.
- Highlands Cashiers HospitalHighlands, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341316
- 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
- The McDowell HospitalMarion, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340087
- Transylvania Regional Hospital, IncBrevard, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341319
Practice locations
Addresses where James H. Montgomery is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 24; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Hospital Dr, Suite 4200Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 213‑1994
- 100 Ridgefield Ct, Suite AAsheville, NC 28806 (828) 670‑8403
- 100 Victoria RdAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 254‑8883
- 11 Vanderbilt Park DrAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 213‑1701
- 120 Riverview StFranklin, NC 28734 (828) 524‑8411
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James H. Montgomery as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ara Health Specialists PA53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ara Health Specialists PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972529758 |
| 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