Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Loretta Catton, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Forest City, NC

  • NPI 1831550177
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
181 Daniel RD, Rutherford Internal Medicine Associates Suite A
Forest City, NC 280437151
(828) 287-9504
Mailing address
Po Box 601076
Charlotte, NC 282601076

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 17, 2016
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #100988 · North Carolina #5008437
Medicaid (2)
NC #1831550177 · SC #NP3807

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831550177. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
569
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$45,423
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 121 100 $100
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 88 88 $134
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 66 53 $70
81003 Automated urinalysis test 58 46 $2
87651 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique 49 40 $33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 44 44 $90
0241U Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected 34 33 $140
0240U Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19), influenza a, and influenza b) in upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected 30 30 $140
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 30 15 $16
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 20 20 $50

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Forest City Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
388
Patients
361
Total drug cost
$4,937
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 90 88 $586
Cephalexin Generic 56 54 $514
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 54 52 $641
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 44 40 $1,200
Azithromycin Generic 44 42 $220
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 33 31 $346
Amoxicillin Generic 17 16 $100
Lagevrio (Eua) (Molnupiravir) Brand 14 14 $1,146
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 13 13 $86
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 12 11 $52

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Loretta Catton's medical specialty?
Dr. Loretta Catton practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Forest City, NC.
Where does Dr. Loretta Catton practice?
Dr. Loretta Catton practices at 181 Daniel RD, Forest City, NC 280437151. Office phone: 8282879504.
What is Dr. Loretta Catton's NPI?
Dr. Loretta Catton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831550177, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Loretta Catton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Loretta Catton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Loretta Catton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.