Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Placentra, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Boone, NC
- NPI 1760493894
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 6 locations .
- Primary practice
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240 Highway 105 Ext Ste 100
Boone, NC 286074291
(828) 264-7311
fax (828) 264-7907 - Additional location
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1925 N Bridge St Ste 101
Elkin, NC 286212105
(336) 835-7337 - Additional location
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301 E Meeting St Ste 101
Morganton, NC 286553594
(828) 608-0800 - Additional location
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448 Cranberry St
Newland, NC 286578800
(828) 737-0221 - Additional location
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560 Malcolm Blvd
Connelly Springs, NC 286127918
(828) 874-2061 - Additional location
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935 State Farm RD
Boone, NC 286074948
(828) 262-3886 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1490
Boone, NC 286071490
Show 3 more locations
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 13, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9600685
- Medicaid (2)
- NC #891033X · NC #89014XX
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760493894. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
80
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$696
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 63 | 42 | $10 | |
82043 |
Urine microalbumin (protein) level | 17 | 17 | $6 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Boone Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$278
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $81.93 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 2 | $37.51 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $30.66 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 1 | $23.66 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $21.39 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $19.57 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $19.16 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 1 | $15.91 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $14.82 | |
| Optos, INC. | 1 | $13.47 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,514
Patients
737
Total drug cost
$37,919
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 342 | 97 | $4,625 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 247 | 70 | $4,143 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 246 | 76 | $3,614 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 215 | 67 | $2,006 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 213 | 70 | $2,121 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 207 | 63 | $3,252 |
| Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide (Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide) | Brand | 159 | 48 | $1,983 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 129 | 35 | $2,782 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 120 | 38 | $664 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 119 | 37 | $2,412 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Placentra's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Placentra practices Family Medicine Physician in Boone, NC.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Placentra practice?
Dr. Nicholas Placentra practices at 240 Highway 105 Ext Ste 100, Boone, NC 286074291. Office phone: 8282647311.
What is Dr. Nicholas Placentra's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Placentra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760493894, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Placentra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Placentra accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Placentra commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Urine microalbumin (protein) level (HCPCS 82043). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.