Gorden Potter, MD
NPI 1518278969 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Dalhart, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gorden Potter, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Dalhart, TX (NPI 1518278969).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518278969
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 55430 (MN)
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
15 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
229 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 | 70 | $128 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 62 | $132 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 31 | $47 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 27 | $80 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 26 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191 across 6 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)
- 1411 Denver AveDalhart, TX 79022-4809Phone: (806) 244-5668
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-30
- Last updated
- 2025-06-03
- Certified
- 2025-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gorden Potter's NPI number?
- Gorden Potter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518278969, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gorden Potter's specialty?
- Gorden Potter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gorden Potter located?
- Gorden Potter's practice location on file with NPPES is 206 E 16th St, Dalhart, TX 79022-4802.
- What is Gorden Potter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gorden Potter is (806) 244-5668.
- Does Gorden Potter accept Medicare?
- Gorden Potter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gorden Potter's NPI active?
- Yes — Gorden Potter's NPI (1518278969) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.