DR. ROBERT ERIC HART M.D.
NPI 1326044504
Family Medicine in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Robert Hart's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Hart is 1326044504. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2005.

Q: What is Robert Hart's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Hart was last updated on October 19, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.

Active since June 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, STE 202, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 322-8484(828) 324-9526 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Robert Eric Hart M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT ERIC HART M.D. (NPI 1326044504) is an individual family medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (39510) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326044504

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT ERIC HARTCredential: M.D.

Location Address221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, STE 202Hickory, NC 28601-2596

Mailing Address221 13th Avenue Pl Nw, Ste 202Hickory, NC 28601-2596 · (828) 322-8484 · Fax (828) 324-9526

Phone(828) 322-8484

Fax(828) 324-9526

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateJune 22, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2010

✔ NPI 1326044504 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 39510

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, Hickory, NC 28601

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified2171373CNC

Medicaid8940200NC

Medicare UPINE59578NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert Eric Hart 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 ID3870548787

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110209000356

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Hart reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hart Family Practice PA

Same address

Family Medicine

221 13TH AVENUE PL NW
Hickory, NC 28601

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033170113 (828) 322-8484

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

144 services94 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

138 services138 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

93 services75 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

37 services37 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

36 services36 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 99495

Transitional care management services focus on coordinating and managing your care after you leave the hospital. For moderate complexity problems, this involves managing your medications, arranging further treatments, and ensuring you have the necessary follow-ups.

32 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340116

Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340143

Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…

16%292 patients

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

13%793 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Foot Exam

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year

23%197 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

81%197 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

80%4,005 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

99%2,483 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

3%31 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

23%477 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

62%510 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

30%1,016 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 951 patients

Patients tobacco: 87% · 951 patients

19%131 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

69%477 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

0%477 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 8% · 510 patients

18%510 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 15

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

11 suppliers30 claims59 services$5.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604