2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1740261809 MD
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HARRISON LATIMER, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in SALISBURY, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
336
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324

What the federal data shows

HARRISON LATIMER, MD filed 336 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in SALISBURY, North Carolina.

336
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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HARRISON LATIMER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

336 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HARRISON LATIMER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HARRISON LATIMER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/07/2005

NPI 1740261809

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

336 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HARRISON LATIMER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 810 MITCHELL AVE, SALISBURY, NC, 28144, with a listed phone of (704) 216-5633. NPI 1740261809 was issued on 11/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LATIMER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 336 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

810 MITCHELL AVE
SALISBURY, NC 28144

Provider Details

NPI 1740261809
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HARRISON LATIMER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COMPREHAB, INC
GASTONIA, NC
NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
SALISBURY, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

336
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
342
Total Day Supply
3,494
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
96 (28.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What HARRISON LATIMER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
66
Methylprednisolone
65
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
54
Meloxicam
45
Clindamycin Hcl
21
Tramadol Hcl
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How HARRISON LATIMER, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

HARRISON LATIMER, MD's 336 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LATIMER.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARRISON LATIMER, MD's specialty?
HARRISON LATIMER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in SALISBURY, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does HARRISON LATIMER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HARRISON LATIMER, MD wrote 336 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
Where is HARRISON LATIMER, MD located?
HARRISON LATIMER, MD is located at 810 MITCHELL AVE, SALISBURY, NC, 28144. Phone: (704) 216-5633.
What is HARRISON LATIMER, MD's NPI number?
HARRISON LATIMER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740261809, issued on 11/07/2005.
Does HARRISON LATIMER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HARRISON LATIMER, MD had 96 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.6%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HARRISON LATIMER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HARRISON LATIMER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Methylprednisolone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HARRISON LATIMER, MD accept Medicare?
HARRISON LATIMER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 336 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HARRISON LATIMER, MD's credentials?
HARRISON LATIMER, MD's NPI is 1740261809 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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