Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bruce Darden, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1780666172
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2001 Randolph RD
Charlotte, NC 282071215
(704) 323-2000
Mailing address
4601 Park RD, Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 282093239

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2010
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #27365
Medicaid (2)
NC #8926998 · SC #N27365

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780666172. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
729
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$73,718
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 382 210 $123
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 129 121 $38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 72 54 $87
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 53 52 $118
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 40 40 $160
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 29 28 $38
72141 Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 13 13 $111
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 11 11 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in Charlotte Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$308
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, INC. 1 $159.96
Stryker Corporation 1 $147.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$308

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
752
Patients
353
Total drug cost
$5,932
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 161 60 $695
Tramadol Hcl Generic 135 77 $354
Gabapentin Generic 107 36 $1,005
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 88 43 $668
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 61 35 $450
Methylprednisolone Generic 54 49 $439
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 38 26 $164
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 30 0 $220
Calcitonin-Salmon (Calcitonin,Salmon,Synthetic) Brand 21 11 $1,104
Diazepam Generic 17 16 $15

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bruce Darden's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Darden practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Bruce Darden practice?
Dr. Bruce Darden practices at 2001 Randolph RD, Charlotte, NC 282071215. Office phone: 7043232000.
What is Dr. Bruce Darden's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Darden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780666172, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Darden commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.