LUTHER PERSON M.D.
NPI 1114909397
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Rutherfordton, NC

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
288 S RIDGECREST AVE, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139(828) 395-1814 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Luther Person M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LUTHER PERSON M.D. (NPI 1114909397) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, licensed in Indiana (01053305A) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114909397
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameLUTHER PERSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address288 S RIDGECREST AVERutherfordton, NC 28139-2838
Mailing Address131 W 2nd St, Po Box 886Rutherfordton, NC 28139-2448
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1114909397 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License Licensed in IN · 01053305A
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
288 S RIDGECREST AVE, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid5905003NC
Medicare UPIN157837
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified2052179

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Luther Person M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1456355965
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190605001878
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 77

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 77080
A DXA bone density measurement is a simple, quick, and non-invasive procedure that assesses the strength of your bones. This test uses X-rays to measure the amount of minerals, mainly calcium, in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps in early detection of osteoporosis or other bone diseases.
2,017 services2,017 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
993 services878 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
397 services388 patients
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815
A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.
340 services312 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
254 services249 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
220 services219 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Lukes Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Columbus, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341322
Location101 Hospital DriveColumbus, NC 28722 · Polk County
Emergency services

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420007
Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cherokee Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gaffney, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420043
Location1530 N Limestone StGaffney, SC 29340 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

Pelham Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greer, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420103
Location250 Westmoreland RoadGreer, SC 29651 · Greenville County
Emergency services

Union Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Union, SC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number420108
Location322 West South StreetUnion, SC 29379 · Union County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28139 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Radiology: Reminder System for Screening Mammograms
Percentage of patients undergoing a screening mammogram whose information is entered into a reminder system with a target due date for the next mammogram
100%641 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
100%75 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
General Acute Care Hospital
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
288 S RIDGECREST AVE, LABORATORY, RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Nurse Practitioner
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Luther Person's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luther Person is 1114909397. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.

Where is Luther Person located?

Luther Person practices at 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. The listed phone number is (828) 395-1814.

What is Luther Person's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Luther Person enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luther Person is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Luther Person accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Luther Person as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Luther Person affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luther Person is affiliated with St Lukes Hospital, Spartanburg Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center and Union Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luther Person was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.