Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mcghee
Based in Asheville, NC, James Ernest McGhee, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. James graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988. James is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 316 Medicare patients across 472 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 277-4810
- Email not available
Practice Locations
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE SUITE 350
Asheville, NC 28801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol and lipid disorders
- Metabolic syndrome
- Overweight and obesity
- Peripheral artery disease
- Prediabetes
- Stable coronary artery disease
- Type 2 diabetes
Digestive
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Acute diarrhea
- Constipation
- Diverticulosis and uncomplicated diverticulitis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Viral gastroenteritis
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Enlarged prostate (BPH)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Painful periods
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Urinary tract infection
- Vaginitis
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
Neurologic and behavioral
- Anxiety disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Depression
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Insomnia
- Migraine
- Tension headaches
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Common cold and upper respiratory infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- COVID-19
- Influenza
- Mononucleosis
- Sinus infection
- Strep throat
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Procedures & services
Preventive and evaluation
- Annual physical and preventive visit
- Chronic disease management
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Medication review and management
- Preoperative medical clearance
- Sports physical
- Well-child visits
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Vaccinations and immunizations
- Weight-management counseling
Screening and testing
- Blood pressure screening
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- Electrocardiogram
- Point-of-care laboratory testing
- Spirometry
Office procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
472 services · 316 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
182 |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
167 |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
100 |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
23 |
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 family practices at this location 4
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.
Other family practices in Asheville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. McGhee's specialty?
Dr. McGhee is a family practice in Asheville, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “FAMILY PRACTICE”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. McGhee?
Dr. McGhee is listed at 90 SOUTHSIDE AVE SUITE 350, Asheville, NC 28801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. McGhee?
The number on file is (828) 277-4810. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McGhee's NPI number?
Dr. McGhee's National Provider Identifier is 1699783092. 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
What is Dr. McGhee's medical education?
Dr. McGhee attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. McGhee been practicing?
Dr. McGhee has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. McGhee known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. McGhee the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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