Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Najeeb Ghaussy

MD · Rheumatology · Medical College Of Wisconsin
600 HOSPITAL DR
SUITE 9
Clyde, NC 28721
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 28+ Years Practicing
1.6K
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
28
Years Practicing
5
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.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Ghaussy

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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. Ghaussy is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 28721, 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) 452-0331 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Ghaussy Does

Dr. Ghaussy served 1,557 Medicare patients across 2,303 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 26% above 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)1,252546
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)368368
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment (77085)320319
Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot (77081)176176
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)7954

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Ghaussy 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. Ghaussy is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Hendersonville, NC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Asheville, NC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Harris Regional Hospital

Sylva, NC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Haywood Regional Medical Center

Clyde, NC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Angel Medical Center

Franklin, NC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 600 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 9, Clyde, NC 28721
Phone: (828) 452-0331

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

28 min

Average commute time in this zip · 93% 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

50.5499

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

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 28721, NC

If Dr. Ghaussy isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 28721, NC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Julie V. LevengoodRheumatology3.3K21.3 mi
Ana M. ArangoRheumatology5.7K21.3 mi
Sunil AbrahamRheumatology4.4K21.3 mi
Jill S. VargoRheumatology4.1K21.3 mi
Kristin M. GowinRheumatology3.4K21.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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Najeeb Ghaussy: Common Questions

Does Dr. Ghaussy accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Ghaussy is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Ghaussy depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 28721, NC →
Where is Dr. Ghaussy's office?
Dr. Ghaussy practices at 600 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 9, Clyde, NC 28721. Phone: (828) 452-0331.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Ghaussy accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (828) 452-0331 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 28721, NC to see available options.
Does Dr. Ghaussy offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Ghaussy as offering telehealth. Call the office at (828) 452-0331 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Ghaussy?
Dr. Ghaussy graduated in 1998 and has been practicing for approximately 28 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Ghaussy treated 1,557 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Ghaussy 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) 452-0331 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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