Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Daniel P. Cirino

DO · Rheumatology · William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
2146 BLOWING ROCK RD
Boone, NC 28607
✓ Accepts Medicare
354
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
9
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Cirino

See which plans Dr. Cirino accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for North Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Cirino is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 28607, NC — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (828) 386-2300 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Cirino Does

Dr. Cirino served 354 Medicare patients across 494 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 71% below the average Rheumatology in North Carolina (1,238 patients across 151 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)16066
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)103103
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)9575
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)6850
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (J1030)1915

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Cirino billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Cirino is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Watauga Medical Center

Boone, NC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital

Linville, NC
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Cirino practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Cirino offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2146 BLOWING ROCK RD, Boone, NC 28607
Phone: (828) 386-2300

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 82% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

47.1755

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 28607, NC

If Dr. Cirino isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 28607, NC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
James W. LoganRheumatology1.2K1.3 mi
Ashley BlaskeRheumatology6840.7 mi
J S. MooreRheumatology20940.7 mi
James L. BakerRheumatology55842.0 mi
Shrey GoleRheumatology42.2 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Cirino takes three steps:

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Daniel P. Cirino: Common Questions

Does Dr. Cirino accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Cirino is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Cirino depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 28607, NC →
Where is Dr. Cirino's office?
Dr. Cirino practices at 2146 BLOWING ROCK RD, Boone, NC 28607. Phone: (828) 386-2300.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Cirino accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (828) 386-2300 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 28607, NC to see available options.
Does Dr. Cirino offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Cirino as offering telehealth. Call the office at (828) 386-2300 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Cirino?
Dr. Cirino graduated in 2017 and has been practicing for approximately 9 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Cirino treated 354 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Cirino is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (828) 386-2300 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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