About the Practice
I am Dr. Jim Payton and I am a fellowship trained and board certified child and adult psychiatrist and I have helped children, adolescents and their families, as well as adults, for over 40 years. This wellness plan will indicate my recommendations for medications, stress reducing techniques, the frequency of our meetings together and the amount of time for each appointment. Also in our offices are: Dr. Michael Finch who is also a board certified child and adult psychiatrist.
Practice Context in IntroTherapy
- • IntroTherapy lists 498 mental health practices in Asheville. Dr. James B. Payton, MD is one of them.
- • 10,219 practices statewide in North Carolina are tracked in our directory.
- • Typical psychiatrist compensation in North Carolina: $188,000 – $329,000 (median $241,000). Source: BLS OEWS, state cost-of-labor adjusted.
Data compiled from U.S. state licensing boards, NPI public registry, and verified practice listings. Mental health is a YMYL topic — we prioritize licensed, verified providers only. Methodology & sources · Updated July 2026.
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Dr. James B. Payton, MD