Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Keller, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1962794503
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
214 18Th St Se
Hickory, NC 286021363
(828) 624-1630
Mailing address
4601 Park RD, Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 28209

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 24, 2022
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2021-00824

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962794503. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,542
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$166,868
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,408 149 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 290 229 $122
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 172 150 $66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 166 139 $33
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 82 71 $44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 77 77 $159
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 37 35 $990
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 37 34 $134
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 31 29 $165
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 29 26 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Hickory Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,772
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 7 $7,772.16

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$7,650
Food and Beverage
$122

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
117
Patients
60
Total drug cost
$1,203
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 42 25 $638
Meloxicam Generic 25 0 $96
Methylprednisolone Generic 22 22 $263
Ibuprofen Generic 15 0 $129
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 13 $77

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Keller's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Keller practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Robert Keller practice?
Dr. Robert Keller practices at 214 18Th St Se, Hickory, NC 286021363. Office phone: 8286241630.
What is Dr. Robert Keller's NPI?
Dr. Robert Keller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962794503, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Keller accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Keller accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Keller commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.