Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Carlton, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1104887850
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
415 N Center St, Suite 204
Hickory, NC 286015057
(828) 323-1100
fax (828) 324-9189
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 15, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #33626
- Medicaid
- NC #8921144
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104887850. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
106
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$37,678
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 39 | 14 | $76 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 35 | 34 | $166 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 17 | 17 | $1,688 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 15 | 15 | $15 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Hickory Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$244
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atricure, INC. | 3 | $99.84 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 1 | $97.78 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $24.38 | |
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | 1 | $21.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
109
Patients
60
Total drug cost
$508
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 42 | 22 | $267 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 16 | 11 | $52 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 14 | 14 | $66 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 13 | 13 | $60 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $40 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $24 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Carlton's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Carlton practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Richard Carlton practice?
Dr. Richard Carlton practices at 415 N Center St, Hickory, NC 286015057. Office phone: 8283231100.
What is Dr. Richard Carlton's NPI?
Dr. Richard Carlton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104887850, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Carlton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Carlton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Carlton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.