Byron Strother, M.D., J.D.
NPI 1174582563 · Psychiatry Physician · Morganton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Byron Strother, M.D., J.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Morganton, NC (NPI 1174582563).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174582563
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., J.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD425694 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
157 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 | 157 | $114 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$114 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 415 | 60 |
| Clonazepam | 352 | 56 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 308 | 36 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 306 | 50 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 220 | 42 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 191 | 25 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 across 2 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
- 2006-03-22
- Last updated
- 2014-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Byron Strother's NPI number?
- Byron Strother's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174582563, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Byron Strother's specialty?
- Byron Strother is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Byron Strother located?
- Byron Strother's practice location on file with NPPES is 123 Wamsutta Mill Rd Ste D, Morganton, NC 28655-5521.
- What is Byron Strother's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Byron Strother is (828) 475-4327.
- Does Byron Strother accept Medicare?
- Byron Strother is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Byron Strother's NPI active?
- Yes — Byron Strother's NPI (1174582563) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.