John Azzato, MD
NPI 1811914435 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Southport, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Azzato, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Southport, NC (NPI 1811914435).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811914435
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20698 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
567 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 209 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 146 | $60 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 1-2 Muscles20552 | 108 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 51 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $85 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 167 | 100 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 120 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 53 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 39 | 11 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | 13 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 19 | — |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2021-08-26
- Certified
- 2021-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Azzato's NPI number?
- John Azzato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811914435, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Azzato's specialty?
- John Azzato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Azzato located?
- John Azzato's practice location on file with NPPES is 1513 N Howe St Ste 4, Southport, NC 28461-2770.
- What is John Azzato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Azzato is (910) 805-5578.
- Does John Azzato accept Medicare?
- John Azzato is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Azzato's NPI active?
- Yes — John Azzato's NPI (1811914435) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.