Physician Profile
Clifford R. Riester, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Riester
Based in Clyde, NC, Clifford R. Riester, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Clifford graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1993. Clifford is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Clifford provided 2,999 services to 2,797 patients. The services billed most often include screening 3d breast mammography, screening mammography, and x-ray of chest, 1 view.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 452-8346
- Email not available
Practice Locations
262 LEROY GEORGE DR STE X
Clyde, NC 28721
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
- Water On Baby's Brain
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
- Dense Breast Tissue
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Heart & blood vessels
- Aortic aneurysm
Joint & bone
- Hip labral tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's health
- Varicocele
Neck & Thyroid
- Thyroid nodule
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
- Chronic pelvic pain
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
- Abdominal X-Ray
Biopsies
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Density
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Breast Imaging
- Breast MRI
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
- Liver elastography
- Virtual Colonoscopy
Fluoroscopy
- Barium Swallow
General imaging
- Fluoroscopy
- Soft tissue ultrasound
Heart & blood vessels
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- CT angiogram
- MR Angiogram
Joint & bone
- Hip X-Ray
- Joint injection with dye
- Knee X-Ray
- Wrist MRI
MRI
- Ankle MRI
- Back MRI
- Brain MRI
- Hip MRI
- Knee MRI
- MRI Scan
- Neck MRI
- Open MRI
- Prostate MRI
- Shoulder MRI
Nuclear Medicine
- PET Scan
Pelvic imaging
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Screening & Prevention
- Full Body Scan
- Low-Dose Lung CT
Spine & back
- Spine CT Scan
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
- Kidney ultrasound
Women's health
- Hysterosalpingogram consultation
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,999 services · 2,797 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
168 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
157 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | Procedure | 64484 |
86 | |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
74 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
39 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
549 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
546 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
257 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
187 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
113 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Clifford R. Riester?
Clifford R. Riester is a radiologist in Clyde, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Clifford R. Riester's address?
Clifford R. Riester is listed at 262 Leroy George Dr Ste X, Clyde, NC 28721. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Clifford R. Riester?
The number on file is (828) 452-8346. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Clifford R. Riester?
Clifford R. Riester's National Provider Identifier is 1699774331. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Clifford R. Riester train?
Clifford R. Riester attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Clifford R. Riester have?
Clifford R. Riester has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Clifford R. Riester perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Clifford R. Riester performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level and injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level; reads or performs imaging such as screening 3d breast mammography and screening mammography; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Clifford R. Riester's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Clifford R. Riester. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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