Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Milton Armstrong, MD

Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Plastic Surgery Physician · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1255397543
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294258900
(843) 792-5346
fax (843) 792-3080
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 12, 2021
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0105X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #32227 · Florida #ME81367
Medicaid
FL #2577496-00

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255397543. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
207
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$16,223
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 54 41 $85
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 40 17 $1
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 33 33 $153
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 17 $120
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 21 21 $101
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 20 11 $46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 17 15 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Charleston Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,074
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tela Bio, INC. 1 $169.56
Abbvie INC. 1 $137.09
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $130.82
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $126.83
Kerecis Limited 1 $121.32
Medtronic, INC. 2 $116.84
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $115.73
Mentor Worldwide LLC 1 $90.20
Axogen 1 $56.11
Skeletal Dynamics INC 1 $9.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,074

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Milton Armstrong's medical specialty?
Dr. Milton Armstrong practices Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Milton Armstrong practice?
Dr. Milton Armstrong practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258900. Office phone: 8437925346.
What is Dr. Milton Armstrong's NPI?
Dr. Milton Armstrong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255397543, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Milton Armstrong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Milton Armstrong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Milton Armstrong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.