Catherine C Cranford, MD
Catherine C Cranford is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Asheville, NC with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Catherine C Cranford, MD has been part of the Asheville medical community since 2013 in group practice. A University of Mississippi School of Medicine graduate since 2013, she brings 13+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
14 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28801
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202357.9/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-25.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better61.4%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-21.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
676
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
243
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,273
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $564k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$915 received from industry
48 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 Catherine C Cranford's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Taxonomy: 207K00000X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
Dept. 453, Po Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Catherine C Cranford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine C Cranford for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Catherine C Cranford
Dr. Cranford is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Asheville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 255-3749.
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 Catherine C Cranford
Practice Location
14 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28801
Mailing Address
Dept. 453, Po Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0001
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