Patrick John Contino, M.D.

Family Medicine

Patrick John Contino is a Family Medicine specialist based in Asheville, NC with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(828) 285-0622Asheville, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patrick John Contino, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 34+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2005 — over 34 years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 25% 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 Asheville34+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1390dNPPES updated 2022-08-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

257 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4120

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.49%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)

4.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

82.6%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)

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

Prescription Recipients

392

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,894

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $779k

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.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 1, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Patrick John Contino

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Patrick John Contino for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — 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 Patrick John Contino

NPI records show Dr. Contino as active with telehealth listed in Asheville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 285-0622.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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