Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Scott Sledge, M. D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1124024443
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
810 Fairgrove Church RD
Hickory, NC 286029617
(828) 326-3809
fax (828) 326-3371

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 3, 2008
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9701868
Medicaid
NC #891230P

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124024443. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
723
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$75,908
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 303 134 $75
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 181 72 $112
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 123 120 $165
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 116 115 $109

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Hickory Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, INC. 1 $29.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$30

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
42
Patients
39
Total drug cost
$387
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 15 14 $79
Potassium Chloride Generic 14 14 $263
Prednisone Generic 13 11 $44

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Scott Sledge's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Sledge practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Scott Sledge practice?
Dr. Scott Sledge practices at 810 Fairgrove Church RD, Hickory, NC 286029617. Office phone: 8283263809.
What is Dr. Scott Sledge's NPI?
Dr. Scott Sledge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124024443, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Sledge accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Sledge accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Sledge commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.