Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Lowery, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1023093317
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
255 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 294012632
(843) 853-3474
fax (843) 853-3500
Mailing address
Po Box 751649
Charlotte, NC 282751649

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 3, 2025
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #15361
Medicaid
SC #153611

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023093317. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,348
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$264,654
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 562 368 $121
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 262 209 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 233 170 $85
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 229 179 $41
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 225 196 $62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 163 163 $159
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 127 109 $42
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 113 90 $31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 84 74 $37
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 51 35 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Charleston Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,203
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Vericel Corporation 6 $1,203.17

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$888
Food and Beverage
$315

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
155
Patients
88
Total drug cost
$2,049
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 60 31 $198
Celecoxib Generic 39 27 $1,252
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 29 16 $310
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 14 $137
Gabapentin Generic 11 0 $152

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Lowery's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Lowery practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Robert Lowery practice?
Dr. Robert Lowery practices at 255 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 294012632. Office phone: 8438533474.
What is Dr. Robert Lowery's NPI?
Dr. Robert Lowery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023093317, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Lowery accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Lowery accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Lowery commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.