Active NPI 1982929717 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Samuel S. Abrams , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Asheville, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samuel Abrams, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Asheville, NC. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Abrams delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 21 TURTLE CREEK DR.

Dr. Abrams is affiliated with Fletcher Hospital Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

21 Turtle Creek Dr

Asheville, NC 288033152

Telephone 8282744555

Fax 8282748348

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Henderson County Hospital Corporation Facility NPI 1053782318

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Asheville, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -9.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

45 Specialists

Practicing in Asheville, NC (1019 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

57.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Abrams (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Asheville Specialty Average (25.7 Years) 25.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	569	375	$160.24	$68.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	187	187	$189.47	$83.00
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	173	132	$73.98	$12.97
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	150	118	$147.52	$41.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	150	131	$218.90	$98.30
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	123	71	$95.93	$13.52
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	104	80	$41.08	$9.31
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	101	32	$12.90	$6.92
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	75	59	$68.73	$11.43
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	55	42	$174.18	$40.11
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	43	41	$999.00	$465.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$274.77	$128.98
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	35	26	$70.31	$12.07
26055 Incision of tendon covering	29	26	$503.00	$262.96
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	27	20	$75.33	$12.24
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	21	15	$249.67	$69.26
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	15	12	$850.00	$378.69
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	12	12	$1638.87	$799.86
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	12	11	$132.75	$38.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	503	352	$164.36	$68.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	222	222	$191.99	$83.97
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	176	132	$17.00	$8.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	172	147	$207.62	$97.38
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	154	114	$158.06	$41.28
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	130	103	$13.15	$6.55
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	126	41	$9.22	$6.43
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	125	86	$16.00	$7.89
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	59	47	$24.46	$8.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$293.47	$133.28
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	57	52	$999.00	$395.72
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	48	34	$305.42	$41.19
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	36	25	$17.00	$8.23
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	28	24	$16.00	$7.89
26055 Incision of tendon covering	27	25	$503.00	$230.62
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	24	20	$1230.60	$573.44
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	23	21	$154.00	$62.38
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	18	17	$1603.62	$804.56
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	15	$860.63	$355.91
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	13	13	$626.49	$308.48
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	12	12	$195.33	$68.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	608	433	$131.21	$69.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	242	242	$176.39	$87.74
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	197	145	$17.00	$8.43
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	150	118	$153.10	$40.84
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	150	100	$16.00	$8.09
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	129	97	$13.59	$6.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	109	$199.44	$103.09
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	111	38	$7.45	$6.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$279.92	$139.18
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	60	47	$20.20	$8.43
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	48	39	$230.58	$41.49
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	43	34	$17.00	$8.42
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	42	39	$999.60	$388.52
26055 Incision of tendon covering	40	36	$536.00	$252.87
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	32	24	$16.00	$8.08
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	30	27	$230.57	$67.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	29	$94.48	$39.50
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	19	19	$876.24	$393.24
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	17	15	$1185.79	$573.17
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	16	16	$174.00	$60.74
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	13	13	$1756.37	$794.00
25608 Treatment of 2 broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device	11	11	$1648.80	$810.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	579	389	$101.31	$70.06
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	237	146	$57.83	$10.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	196	$151.13	$88.55
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	122	94	$121.48	$39.18
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	119	72	$57.21	$10.92
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	85	60	$32.89	$8.03
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	68	26	$7.45	$6.69
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	61	44	$88.57	$13.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	51	$142.09	$103.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$281.98	$147.55
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	45	32	$65.87	$11.07
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	37	31	$235.16	$43.45
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	37	32	$1001.08	$444.09
26055 Incision of tendon covering	29	28	$567.83	$224.39
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	26	21	$864.58	$372.16
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	22	14	$101.14	$13.15
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	21	16	$617.38	$223.76
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	15	15	$1742.19	$833.60
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	12	12	$1210.37	$572.93
25608 Treatment of 2 broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device	12	12	$1649.50	$819.25
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	11	11	$187.27	$36.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	449	290	$76.61	$51.10
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	135	91	$17.48	$8.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	130	$117.08	$75.62
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	108	51	$16.54	$8.47
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	100	78	$103.43	$38.54
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	77	58	$16.94	$7.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	57	$117.69	$79.18
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	43	32	$24.72	$9.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$194.89	$129.72
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	31	18	$16.45	$8.45
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	25	14	$17.60	$8.84
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	23	22	$767.17	$407.04
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	23	18	$116.83	$37.87
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	20	17	$130.00	$61.21
26055 Incision of tendon covering	17	16	$506.12	$235.61
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	16	15	$575.96	$272.35
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	15	15	$539.93	$310.31
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	14	13	$1792.71	$823.51
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	13	12	$1004.00	$469.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	443	293	$69.47	$49.97
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	173	112	$15.06	$8.70
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	132	47	$14.30	$8.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	124	$106.10	$74.28
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	95	81	$76.58	$37.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	85	$107.11	$76.95
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	46	35	$11.37	$6.93
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	44	36	$77.66	$35.41
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	43	35	$595.35	$377.21
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	41	28	$13.98	$8.70
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	37	33	$14.51	$8.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$177.31	$126.00
26055 Incision of tendon covering	25	24	$430.01	$236.93
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	22	19	$74.00	$35.12
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	22	21	$98.18	$60.34
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	15	15	$409.00	$301.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	236	92	$15.00	$6.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	230	158	$95.00	$64.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	168	168	$180.00	$96.70
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	104	66	$155.00	$42.67
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	82	54	$96.04	$28.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	67	$140.00	$94.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	64	46	$100.00	$27.48
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	49	34	$73.16	$25.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	31	$70.00	$39.08
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	22	19	$1960.00	$358.42
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	19	17	$86.84	$25.82
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	19	18	$136.84	$39.72
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	17	$1960.00	$340.42
26055 Incision of tendon covering	18	12	$1295.00	$200.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	16	$140.00	$25.35
29085 Application of hand and lower forearm cast	16	15	$250.00	$85.38
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	16	15	$35.00	$19.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	288	166	$95.00	$66.97
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	164	93	$15.00	$6.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	145	$180.00	$99.74
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	85	53	$100.00	$31.24
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	74	53	$72.57	$27.05
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	66	53	$155.00	$44.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	50	$140.00	$98.39
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	34	25	$140.00	$26.50
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	29	24	$134.48	$43.04
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	27	20	$100.00	$27.96
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	16	12	$86.25	$23.96
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	13	12	$190.38	$76.62
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$75.00	$28.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	12	$160.00	$56.05
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	12	11	$1960.00	$361.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-25

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NC 2016-00594

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License NC 2016-00594

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fletcher Hospital Inc

One Health Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Phone: 8286507399

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2016-00594 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location December 19, 2018

Registered at 21 TURTLE CREEK DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 288033152 (Tel: 8282744555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 19, 2018

Registered at 800 N JUSTICE ST # 16, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 287913410 (Tel: 8282744555)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 19, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2016-00594 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active December 09, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 09, 2016

Registered at 18 MEDICAL PARK DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 288032493 (Tel: 8282537521)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 09, 2016

Registered at 18 MEDICAL PARK DR, ASHEVILLE, NC 288032493 (Tel: 8282537521)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 09, 2016

Recorded as SAMUEL ABRAMS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 09, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #01075204A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 05, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982929717

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 05, 2010

Last Update: March 25, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

800 N Justice St # 16

Hendersonville, NC 287913410

Phone: 8282744555

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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