Michael Ransone, MD
NPI 1821484205 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Ransone, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1821484205).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821484205
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021-01666 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,556 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 | 509 | $117 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 308 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 208 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 199 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 96 | $43 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 332 | 170 |
| Methylprednisolone | 93 | 84 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 92 | 57 |
| Amoxicillin | 92 | 52 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 85 | 61 |
| Prednisone | 60 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 36 |
| Celecoxib |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66,923 across 58 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-12
- Last updated
- 2021-09-03
- Certified
- 2021-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Ransone's NPI number?
- Michael Ransone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821484205, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Ransone's specialty?
- Michael Ransone is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Ransone located?
- Michael Ransone's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704-2150.
- What is Michael Ransone's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Ransone is (919) 220-5255.
- Does Michael Ransone accept Medicare?
- Michael Ransone is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Ransone's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Ransone's NPI (1821484205) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.