Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Frederick Opper, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Wilmington, NC

  • NPI 1699769448
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1520 Physicians Dr, Ste B
Wilmington, NC 284017356
(910) 662-8300
fax (910) 662-8361
Additional location
1960 S 16Th St
Wilmington, NC 284016676
(910) 763-5182
Additional location
5145 S College RD
Wilmington, NC 284122207
(910) 763-5182
Show 1 more location
Additional location
7420 Market St
Wilmington, NC 284119453
(910) 763-5182
Mailing address
Po Box 936857
Atlanta, GA 311936857

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2021
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #28676

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699769448. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,356
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$153,007
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 148 146 $141
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 122 120 $96
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 107 74 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 105 95 $123
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 103 103 $170
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 92 92 $232
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 73 47 $116
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 66 44 $8
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 57 13 $123
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 52 52 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Wilmington Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 250. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
366
Patients
86
Total drug cost
$1,142,176
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 78 27 $1,183
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 48 19 $695
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 41 40 $672
Mesalamine Generic 35 0 $27,142
Entyvio (Vedolizumab) Brand 28 0 $235,220
Balsalazide Disodium Generic 23 0 $5,566
Famotidine Generic 22 0 $240
Stelara (Ustekinumab) Brand 21 0 $541,293
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 20 0 $286,024
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 14 0 $42,370

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Frederick Opper's medical specialty?
Dr. Frederick Opper practices Gastroenterology Physician in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. Frederick Opper practice?
Dr. Frederick Opper practices at 1520 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 284017356. Office phone: 9106628300.
What is Dr. Frederick Opper's NPI?
Dr. Frederick Opper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699769448, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frederick Opper accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frederick Opper accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frederick Opper commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.