Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Raymond Gaston, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1053334367
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1915 Randolph RD
Charlotte, NC 282071101
(704) 323-2000
Mailing address
4601 Park RD, Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 282093239

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 17, 2011
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2007-00236
Medicaid (2)
NC #5907545 · IN #200852490

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053334367. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,226
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$118,644
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 356 119 $7
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 179 146 $123
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 121 121 $160
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 94 70 $53
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 87 69 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 56 51 $85
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 45 30 $35
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 43 29 $39
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 41 35 $50
26055 Incision of tendon covering of finger 36 31 $537

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Charlotte Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$54,833
Transactions
63
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 40 $28,252.98
Endo USA, INC. 5 $14,155.21
Encore Medical, Lp 5 $9,986.34
Pharmaceutical Business Consultants Limited 2 $1,000.00
Ossur Americas, INC. 4 $460.57
Checkpoint Surgical, INC 1 $400.00
Axogen 2 $276.09
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $147.70
Endo Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $131.05
Peerless Surgical INC. 1 $23.17

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$44,110
Travel and Lodging
$6,693
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$2,030
Food and Beverage
$1,600
Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$400

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
114
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$1,181
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 41 0 $168
Gabapentin Generic 34 0 $795
Cephalexin Generic 16 16 $104
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $55
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 11 11 $58

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Raymond Gaston's medical specialty?
Dr. Raymond Gaston practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Raymond Gaston practice?
Dr. Raymond Gaston practices at 1915 Randolph RD, Charlotte, NC 282071101. Office phone: 7043232000.
What is Dr. Raymond Gaston's NPI?
Dr. Raymond Gaston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053334367, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Raymond Gaston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Raymond Gaston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Raymond Gaston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.