Dr. Richard J. Massen
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 32 years
- Graduated from: State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
- Graduation year: 1989
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1356370894
Dr. Richard J. Massen MD, MBA
Surgeon
He is located at 1 Hospital Drive Suite 4200 in Asheville, NC 28801. Can help patients with the following: Bunions, Knee Replacement, Kyphoplasty, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pilonidal Cyst, Spondylolysis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356370894. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 213-1994. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard J. Massen, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard J. Massen.
- ACL Tear
- Achalasia
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Boils
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Colon Cancer
- Compartment Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cyst
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Diverticulosis
- Elbow Pain
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Hammer Toe
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lymphedema
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Pancreatitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard J. Massen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of North Carolina
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
AmeriHealth Caritas Next
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard J. Massen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard J. Massen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery) .
Bills through: Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| W. L. Gore \u0026 Associates | $283 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $284 |
Studies
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Graduated in 1989Additional Specialities
- Orthopedic Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard J. Massen?
Dr. Richard J. Massen's office is located at 1 Hospital Drive Suite 4200 in Asheville, NC 28801.
Has Dr. Richard J. Massen affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard J. Massen is affiliated with MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE.
What conditions does Dr. Richard J. Massen treat?
Dr. Richard J. Massen provides treatment for Bunions, Knee Replacement, Kyphoplasty, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pilonidal Cyst, Spondylolysis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Richard J. Massen accept insurance?
Dr. Richard J. Massen is listed in-network for 76 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter of North Carolina, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Richard J. Massen have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard J. Massen is affiliated with Asheville Cardiology Associates - Franklin. For the full list of practices see this list.