Orthocarolina
NPI 1346518073 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Dme Supplier - Physician - Orthopedic/Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Orthocarolina is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician organization in Hickory, NC (NPI 1346518073).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346518073
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Brent Shear, Cfo(704) 323-2000
- License
- 38865 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-12-08
- Last updated
- 2025-07-31
- Certified
- 2025-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Orthocarolina's NPI number?
- Orthocarolina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346518073, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Orthocarolina?
- Orthocarolina is classified in the NPPES registry as Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Orthocarolina located?
- Orthocarolina's practice location on file with NPPES is 214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602-1363.
- What is Orthocarolina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Orthocarolina is (704) 323-2000.
- Does Orthocarolina accept Medicare?
- Orthocarolina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Orthocarolina?
- The authorized official listed on Orthocarolina's NPPES record is Brent Shear, Cfo. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Orthocarolina's NPI active?
- Yes — Orthocarolina's NPI (1346518073) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.