Morgan Eckerd, MD
NPI 1538428081 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Morgan Eckerd, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1538428081).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538428081
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME142281 (FL)
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
14 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
1,309 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 389 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 87 | $8 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 52 | $101 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 51 | $47 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 43 | $79 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 41 | $10 |
| Imaging for Evaluation of Swallowing Function |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$466 across 16 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)
- 14055 Riveredge Dr Ste 250Tampa, FL 33637-2141Phone: (813) 929-5451Fax: (813) 929-5465
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-03
- Last updated
- 2025-03-05
- Certified
- 2025-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Morgan Eckerd's NPI number?
- Morgan Eckerd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538428081, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Morgan Eckerd's specialty?
- Morgan Eckerd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Morgan Eckerd located?
- Morgan Eckerd's practice location on file with NPPES is 18 13th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-3748.
- What is Morgan Eckerd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Morgan Eckerd is (828) 322-2644.
- Does Morgan Eckerd accept Medicare?
- Morgan Eckerd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Morgan Eckerd's NPI active?
- Yes — Morgan Eckerd's NPI (1538428081) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.