Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Arter, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1922008960
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2555 Court Dr, Suite 300
Gastonia, NC 280542134
(704) 868-3256
fax (704) 868-5870
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 28, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2005-01051
- Medicaid (2)
- NC #5901506 · SC #T55339
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922008960. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,774
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$212,473
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 657 | 554 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 363 | 267 | $120 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 249 | 63 | $54 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 174 | 87 | $75 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 159 | 159 | $178 | |
A9502 |
Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | 152 | 76 | $111 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 143 | 128 | $65 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 123 | 122 | $13 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 105 | 105 | $296 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 89 | 85 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$50
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $25.61 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $24.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,623
Patients
1,067
Total drug cost
$396,737
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 418 | 125 | $4,634 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 336 | 103 | $3,936 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 318 | 85 | $1,819 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 312 | 90 | $5,427 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 295 | 101 | $2,073 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 266 | 77 | $2,288 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 238 | 74 | $6,632 |
| Repatha Sureclick (Evolocumab) | Brand | 210 | 36 | $156,592 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 208 | 68 | $3,315 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 198 | 51 | $198,015 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Arter's medical specialty?
Dr. James Arter practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. James Arter practice?
Dr. James Arter practices at 2555 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280542134. Office phone: 7048683256.
What is Dr. James Arter's NPI?
Dr. James Arter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922008960, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Arter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Arter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Arter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2785). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.