Andrew W Runkle, M.D.

Family Medicine

Andrew W Runkle is a Family Medicine specialist based in Arden, NC with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Andrew W Runkle, M.D. has been part of the Arden medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Drexel University College of Medicine graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 911 Family Medicine providers in NCSee all Family Medicine in Arden27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1879dNPPES updated 2021-03-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2775 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704-0060

Fax: (828) 694-8901
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.6%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)

Better than 84% of reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

14

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

58

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

417

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $47k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Drexel University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 30, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Drexel University College of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

800 N Justice St Box 16, Hendersonville, NC 28791-3410

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Andrew W Runkle

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Andrew W Runkle for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, substance use counseling — no travel to Arden required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Andrew W Runkle

Dr. Runkle is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Arden, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 694-8900.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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