Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Scott Polster, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Legal Medicine · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1417936048
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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24 2Nd Ave Ne
Hickory, NC 286015045
(828) 328-2231
fax (828) 323-1562 - Mailing address
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Po Box 890273
Charlotte, NC 282890273
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 7, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9700365
- Medicaid
- NC #8910289
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417936048. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,462
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$124,160
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 367 | 160 | $121 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 143 | 143 | $122 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 135 | 135 | $17 | |
G0446 |
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | 135 | 135 | $25 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 131 | 95 | $85 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 131 | 131 | $17 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 103 | 103 | $29 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 102 | 102 | $283 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 62 | 61 | $29 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 52 | 51 | $72 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$251
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $78.15 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 3 | $46.37 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $25.92 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 1 | $24.66 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $22.19 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $21.05 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $18.60 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $13.63 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,108
Patients
751
Total drug cost
$36,460
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 647 | 158 | $6,835 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 249 | 46 | $2,053 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 238 | 59 | $3,400 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 231 | 56 | $1,286 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 205 | 54 | $3,224 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 203 | 55 | $2,431 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 175 | 42 | $697 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 154 | 34 | $2,689 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 153 | 42 | $2,011 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 152 | 45 | $907 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Scott Polster's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Polster practices Family Medicine Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Scott Polster practice?
Dr. Scott Polster practices at 24 2Nd Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 286015045. Office phone: 8283282231.
What is Dr. Scott Polster's NPI?
Dr. Scott Polster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417936048, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Polster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Polster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Polster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (HCPCS G0444). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.