Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Popper, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1528355179
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 65.4 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
214 18Th St Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 624-1630
fax (828) 322-6963 - Mailing address
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4601 Park RD, Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 282092290
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 6, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2022-02462
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528355179. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,070
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$163,793
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 179 | 137 | $122 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 167 | 143 | $36 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 128 | 20 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 91 | 72 | $85 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 57 | 45 | $35 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 50 | 50 | $159 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 35 | 26 | $242 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 34 | 34 | $780 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 34 | 20 | $197 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 32 | 31 | $120 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Hickory Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,578
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globus Medical, INC. | 12 | $1,962.11 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 34 | $410.46 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 2 | $128.69 | |
| Providence Medical Technology, INC. | 2 | $58.20 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $18.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,024
Patients
740
Total drug cost
$10,798
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 184 | 128 | $2,159 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 129 | 90 | $1,760 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 121 | 99 | $300 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 119 | 104 | $1,026 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 100 | 70 | $2,205 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 100 | 79 | $777 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 93 | 90 | $509 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 58 | 29 | $836 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 26 | 21 | $298 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 23 | 0 | $76 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Popper's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Popper practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Popper practice?
Dr. Joseph Popper practices at 214 18Th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Office phone: 8286241630.
What is Dr. Joseph Popper's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Popper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528355179, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Popper accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Popper accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Popper commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.