Laura Wittwer, MD
NPI 1770921264 · Surgery Physician · Rutherfordton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Wittwer, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Rutherfordton, NC (NPI 1770921264).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770921264
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95404 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
221 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 45 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 40 | $56 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 34 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 32 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $90 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sucralfate | 42 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 36 |
| Famotidine | 35 | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 34 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 14 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 14 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$800 across 11 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)
- 2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216-4500Phone: (601) 815-1292
- 200 Herlong Ave S Ste GRock Hill, SC 29732-1182Phone: (803) 909-6300Fax: (803) 909-6310
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-06
- Last updated
- 2026-01-29
- Certified
- 2026-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Wittwer's NPI number?
- Laura Wittwer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770921264, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Wittwer's specialty?
- Laura Wittwer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Wittwer located?
- Laura Wittwer's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 Nc Hwy 108, Rutherfordton, NC 28139-3188.
- What is Laura Wittwer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Wittwer is (828) 286-1743.
- Does Laura Wittwer accept Medicare?
- Laura Wittwer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Wittwer's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Wittwer's NPI (1770921264) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.