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- 8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
About Dr. Wiggins
Robert E. Wiggins, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Asheville, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Robert trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Robert is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — pediatric. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 6,305 services to 960 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1740261155.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 258-1586
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8 MEDICAL PARK DR
Asheville, NC 28803
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,305 services · 960 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
54 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
329 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
293 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
171 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
5,204 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
102 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 8
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 eye doctors in Asheville 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Robert E. Wiggins?
Robert E. Wiggins is an eye doctor in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Robert E. Wiggins's address?
Robert E. Wiggins is listed at 8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Robert E. Wiggins?
The number on file is (828) 258-1586. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert E. Wiggins?
Robert E. Wiggins's National Provider Identifier is 1740261155. 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 Robert E. Wiggins train?
Robert E. Wiggins attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert E. Wiggins have?
Robert E. Wiggins has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Robert E. Wiggins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert E. Wiggins performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert E. Wiggins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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