Thomas Creighton Mitchell, MD
Thomas Creighton Mitchell is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Asheville, NC with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Thomas Creighton Mitchell, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Asheville, NC in group practice. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 22% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 320dNPPES updated 2025-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
750 Alliance Ct, Asheville, NC 28806-2248
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202388.75/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.7%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
459
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
735
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,310
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.06M
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, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$610 received from industry
29 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 Thomas Creighton Mitchell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board certified · Jul 7, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 604333, Charlotte, NC 28260-4333
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Thomas Creighton Mitchell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Creighton Mitchell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — 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 Thomas Creighton Mitchell
Dr. Mitchell 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) 670-6812.
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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Practice Location
750 Alliance Ct, Asheville, NC 28806-2248
Mailing Address
Po Box 604333, Charlotte, NC 28260-4333
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