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Ophthalmology

Clayton H. Bryan, MD

Sees patients in Asheville, NC · Hendersonville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Clayton H. Bryan, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Suite 150, Asheville, NC 28803. Phone: (828) 277-8233. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Clayton H. Bryan had 1,931 Original Medicare patients and 6,838 services. NPI 1982654505. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Suite 150, Asheville, NC 28803 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (828) 277‑8233
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Carolina Ophthalmology PA
  • Medical school: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Clayton H. Bryan, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Clayton H. Bryan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clayton H. Bryan 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 Clayton H. Bryan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,931 Original Medicare patients and 6,838 services for Clayton H. Bryan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Clayton H. Bryan's NPI number?
1982654505. 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 Clayton H. Bryan, 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 patients1,931
Services billed to Medicare6,838
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,530 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)1,348 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,226 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)952 services
  5. Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)558 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 pressure69%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Anxiety22%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%

Practice locations

Addresses where Clayton H. Bryan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Clayton H. Bryan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carolina Ophthalmology PA10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Asheville

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

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Other clinicians in Carolina Ophthalmology PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982654505
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians