Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Prater, D.O.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1982955886
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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870 Summit Crossing Pl
Gastonia, NC 280542192
(704) 867-2333 - Mailing address
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4601 Park RD Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 282092290
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 20, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2019-00336
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982955886. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,164
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$148,203
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 288 | 57 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 190 | 160 | $121 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 94 | 76 | $44 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 81 | 60 | $43 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 79 | 62 | $38 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 71 | 71 | $160 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 66 | 59 | $67 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 48 | 48 | $38 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 46 | 40 | $87 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 41 | 40 | $173 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Gastonia Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$11,713
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globus Medical, INC. | 16 | $9,573.49 | |
| CurveBeam LLC | 1 | $1,750.00 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $142.24 | |
| Medacta USA, INC. | 1 | $132.98 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 2 | $49.00 | |
| Sanara MedTech INC. | 1 | $19.27 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $17.12 | |
| Peerless Surgical INC. | 1 | $15.73 | |
| Heraeus Medical, LLC. | 1 | $13.14 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
605
Patients
484
Total drug cost
$4,323
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 139 | 97 | $477 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 119 | 92 | $956 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 68 | 47 | $226 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 62 | 52 | $1,341 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 61 | 61 | $476 |
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 48 | 47 | $314 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 42 | 38 | $153 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 25 | 16 | $226 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 22 | 17 | $18 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 19 | 17 | $137 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Prater's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Prater practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Prater practice?
Dr. Michael Prater practices at 870 Summit Crossing Pl, Gastonia, NC 280542192. Office phone: 7048672333.
What is Dr. Michael Prater's NPI?
Dr. Michael Prater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982955886, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Prater accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Prater accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Prater 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); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.