Online Suboxone treatment in Asheville, NC
For Asheville residents looking for addiction care from home, Virtual Addiction Medicine offers appointments by video with Dr. Richard Pavelock. We help you discuss treatment for opioid use disorder, review your current medications, and plan ongoing care without traveling to our practice.
Serving Asheville residents by video. NC Medicaid and commercial insurance accepted; verify your specific benefits before booking.
Plan for a private visit and a reliable connection
If transportation or an unreliable internet connection makes care difficult, tell our team before your appointment. Check your video connection in the place you plan to use, and ask what to do if the connection drops. A telehealth visit still requires enough privacy and communication for your clinician to evaluate your needs.
Online medical appointments and community support can serve different roles. If you need local public-health information or help identifying nearby services, the Buncombe County resource below is a starting point. Discuss any counseling or outside treatment you already receive so your physician understands the full picture.
Your physician and your treatment plan
Dr. Richard Pavelock provides addiction medicine care through video appointments. Your visit includes a discussion of your history, current medications, and goals. When appropriate, your physician may recommend medication for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), with ongoing follow-up.
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Questions before your Asheville video visit
Can I continue with a local therapist while seeing your physician online?
Tell us about the therapist and other clinicians involved in your care. The team can discuss how your treatment fits together and what authorizations may be needed before exchanging records.
How do I check insurance or ask about self-pay?
Send the team your current plan information and ask about the expected cost before your visit. Coverage and patient responsibility depend on your benefits. If you are uninsured, ask about the practice’s self-pay option.
Insurance and cost information →Is this an in-person Asheville clinic?
This page describes a telehealth service area. Your appointment with our practice takes place by video while you are located in North Carolina.
How online appointments work →Community resources for Buncombe County
For additional local services, start with these independent public resources:
- Buncombe County public-health resource — listed in the NC health department directory.
- NC behavioral-health service directory — check the entry for Buncombe County.
- NC naloxone and harm-reduction resources.