Benjamin Howard Trichon, M.D.
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Benjamin Howard Trichon is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist based in Asheville, NC with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Benjamin Howard Trichon, M.D. practices as part of a group advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist practice in Asheville, NC. He graduated from Northwestern University Womans Medical School in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, heart failure, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1586dNPPES updated 2022-01-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-1700
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
380
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
451
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,176
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8.05M
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.
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 Hypertension, Heart Failure, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
67 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Benjamin Howard Trichon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Northwestern University Womans Medical School
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Taxonomy: 207RA0001X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Womans Medical School (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
Po Box 602381, Charlotte, NC 28260-2381
Differs from practice location
Virtual Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Care With Benjamin Howard Trichon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Howard Trichon for blood pressure monitoring, heart failure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Asheville 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 Benjamin Howard Trichon
NPI records show Dr. Trichon as active with telehealth listed in Asheville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 274-6000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Howard Trichon
Practice Location
5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-1700
Mailing Address
Po Box 602381, Charlotte, NC 28260-2381
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