Gerhardt Winkel, MD
NPI 1184696593 · Surgery Physician · Monroe, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerhardt Winkel, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Monroe, NC (NPI 1184696593).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184696593
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015-02235 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,705 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 1,495 | $34 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm97598 | 404 | $24 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 333 | $34 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 268 | $58 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 94 | $78 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 76 | $24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 66 | 59 |
| Tobramycin Sulfate | 57 | 33 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 45 | 36 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 41 | 28 |
| Linezolid | 27 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101 across 5 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 (2)
- 130 Forest Glen RdSte BColumbus, NC 28722-3456Phone: (828) 894-5627
- 44 Hospital DrSte 1aColumbus, NC 28722-8516Phone: (828) 894-3300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-02
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerhardt Winkel's NPI number?
- Gerhardt Winkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184696593, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerhardt Winkel's specialty?
- Gerhardt Winkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerhardt Winkel located?
- Gerhardt Winkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1423 E Franklin St, Monroe, NC 28112-5266.
- What is Gerhardt Winkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerhardt Winkel is (704) 290-5020.
- Does Gerhardt Winkel accept Medicare?
- Gerhardt Winkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerhardt Winkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerhardt Winkel's NPI (1184696593) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.