Steven Potter, M.D.
NPI 1023179975 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Thomasville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Potter, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Thomasville, NC (NPI 1023179975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023179975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TRN9011 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
227 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $118 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 64 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 30 | $104 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 28 | $31 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $31–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 162 | 64 |
| Ibuprofen | 94 | 44 |
| Celecoxib | 49 | 26 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 46 | 41 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 34 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 26 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550-8307Phone: (956) 389-1100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2020-10-26
- Certified
- 2020-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Potter's NPI number?
- Steven Potter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023179975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Potter's specialty?
- Steven Potter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Potter located?
- Steven Potter's practice location on file with NPPES is 211 Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360.
- What is Steven Potter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Potter is (336) 474-8153.
- Does Steven Potter accept Medicare?
- Steven Potter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Potter's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Potter's NPI (1023179975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.