Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Birat Dhungel, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Gastonia, NC

  • NPI 1316142656
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2555 Court Dr Ste 450
Gastonia, NC 280542191
(704) 671-7652
fax (704) 671-7656
Mailing address
Po Box 744786
Atlanta, GA 303744786

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 7, 2022
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2020-02783 · Maryland #D74766 · Oregon #LL16427

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316142656. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
241
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$26,472
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 77 34 $113
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 65 38 $75
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 28 19 $203
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 26 $124
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 21 12 $46
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 13 13 $109
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 11 11 $150

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Gastonia Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$28
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $28.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$28

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
26
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$116
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 26 24 $116

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Birat Dhungel's medical specialty?
Dr. Birat Dhungel practices Surgery Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Birat Dhungel practice?
Dr. Birat Dhungel practices at 2555 Court Dr Ste 450, Gastonia, NC 280542191. Office phone: 7046717652.
What is Dr. Birat Dhungel's NPI?
Dr. Birat Dhungel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316142656, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Birat Dhungel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Birat Dhungel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Birat Dhungel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.