Russell Gilchrist, DO
NPI 1144293143 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Gilchrist, DO is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1144293143).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144293143
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2007-01623 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,905 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 | 1,177 | $122 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 489 | $65 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 469 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 446 | $88 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 319 | $290 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 1,011 | 301 |
| Baclofen | 277 | 110 |
| Meloxicam | 257 | 86 |
| Prednisone | 181 | 151 |
| Pregabalin | 174 | 53 |
| Diazepam | 161 | 79 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 153 | 45 |
| Tizanidine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$388 across 18 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-09
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Gilchrist's NPI number?
- Russell Gilchrist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144293143, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Gilchrist's specialty?
- Russell Gilchrist is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Gilchrist located?
- Russell Gilchrist's practice location on file with NPPES is 214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602-1363.
- What is Russell Gilchrist's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Gilchrist is (704) 323-2000.
- Does Russell Gilchrist accept Medicare?
- Russell Gilchrist is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Gilchrist's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Gilchrist's NPI (1144293143) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.