Deactivated NPI 1821032418 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Douglas Alan Eller , MD

Urology • Hickory, NC

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Douglas Eller has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 15, 2006

NPI Deactivation Date March 29, 2021

Total Practice Duration ~15 Years of Practice (2006 – 2021)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Eller, MD was a registered Urology practicing in Hickory, NC. Throughout an active medical career spanning 15 years, Dr. Eller provided care at the practice location at 1202 N CENTER ST until profile deactivation on 2021-03-29.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated, established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1202 N Center St

Hickory, NC 286013760

Telephone 8283224344

Fax 8283238450

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Viewmont Urology Clinic, Pa Facility NPI 1962435529

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Hickory, NC

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 23.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (528 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

4.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	219	206	$4.56	$3.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	128	$87.12	$85.64
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	82	82	$17.41	$9.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	77	$123.31	$121.01
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	44	40	$10.55	$8.07
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	38	38	$29.83	$28.14
87088 Bacterial urine culture	31	28	$10.58	$8.09
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	31	28	$11.31	$8.65
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	25	25	$3.00	$3.00
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	23	22	$3.00	$3.00
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	19	19	$24.07	$18.39
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	19	19	$46.86	$44.42
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	15	13	$21.14	$21.14
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	13	11	$75.14	$75.14
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	12	12	$225.01	$225.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	4,450	43	$0.28	$0.11
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	2,700	15	$19.78	$19.73
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,536	886	$4.65	$3.97
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	950	16	$2.81	$2.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	814	621	$74.52	$72.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	521	364	$108.26	$105.80
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	520	389	$17.66	$9.71
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	278	251	$3.25	$2.97
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	219	32	$241.22	$217.11
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	218	165	$10.72	$7.98
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	201	190	$24.97	$18.07
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	196	151	$30.50	$27.76
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	179	119	$22.31	$22.32
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	171	129	$3.00	$2.98
87088 Bacterial urine culture	149	112	$10.72	$8.03
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	149	112	$11.34	$8.59
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	124	100	$54.90	$44.02
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	108	70	$82.84	$73.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$174.15	$161.16
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	85	78	$210.70	$203.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	63	62	$44.72	$43.77
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	63	41	$66.52	$59.63
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	55	28	$24.07	$13.85
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	40	16	$134.70	$135.37
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	38	32	$95.42	$71.65
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	37	34	$24.91	$18.18
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	37	32	$32.00	$29.94
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	34	33	$298.98	$253.34
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	34	21	$2.29	$1.92
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	30	16	$96.32	$82.12
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	29	27	$129.23	$104.68
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	29	24	$56.92	$57.23
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	28	12	$1.09	$0.59
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	27	24	$44.56	$38.96
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	25	15	$74.73	$75.34
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$151.59	$136.84
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	18	18	$355.80	$175.53
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	18	18	$77.11	$7.44
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	14	14	$147.98	$128.87
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$260.80	$229.35
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	13	12	$101.33	$74.87
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	13	13	$25.37	$25.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	4,650	46	$0.20	$0.11
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	2,075	947	$4.26	$3.93
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	1,500	12	$18.92	$18.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,122	712	$72.69	$71.58
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	675	14	$2.82	$2.77
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	651	429	$16.96	$11.93
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	594	478	$3.13	$2.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	575	372	$106.96	$105.08
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	471	399	$23.07	$19.99
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	305	185	$22.28	$21.79
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	296	181	$3.00	$2.93
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	270	30	$238.96	$224.74
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	226	166	$28.58	$26.98
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	223	162	$10.25	$8.79
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	159	82	$73.20	$71.52
87088 Bacterial urine culture	154	102	$9.98	$8.81
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	154	102	$10.73	$9.42
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	141	103	$49.17	$43.34
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	129	108	$189.93	$182.01
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	124	100	$23.18	$19.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	104	104	$165.97	$158.12
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	92	43	$59.87	$59.43
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	54	24	$21.13	$16.08
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	47	23	$1.99	$1.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	44	$43.46	$43.38
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	46	31	$30.98	$29.15
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	39	32	$56.46	$55.99
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	37	17	$134.55	$128.86
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	34	34	$266.02	$244.25
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	34	28	$44.40	$38.54
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	32	18	$81.92	$81.75
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	30	29	$106.28	$106.07
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	22	$71.39	$71.24
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	23	$134.22	$133.96
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	24	$122.92	$122.66
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	22	21	$337.51	$186.45
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	22	21	$74.07	$7.63
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$242.81	$242.35
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	20	19	$25.62	$25.56
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	16	12	$75.25	$75.09
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	12	$416.63	$415.75
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	12	11	$122.93	$119.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,700	38	$0.20	$0.12
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	3,660	14	$18.16	$17.87
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,952	950	$4.39	$3.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,058	713	$71.60	$69.08
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	561	405	$16.51	$14.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	529	348	$106.01	$102.34
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	485	422	$3.16	$2.94
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	410	362	$23.58	$22.18
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	303	206	$10.73	$9.71
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	283	179	$3.00	$2.94
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	258	171	$35.61	$25.48
87088 Bacterial urine culture	225	150	$10.87	$9.75
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	225	150	$11.40	$10.42
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	213	146	$21.11	$20.37
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	154	114	$50.42	$44.99
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	145	89	$79.85	$70.07
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	144	19	$257.41	$209.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	129	129	$164.37	$156.11
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	94	80	$23.35	$22.26
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	93	42	$65.52	$61.13
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	90	83	$175.66	$157.56
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	86	24	$24.65	$18.48
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	36	14	$124.11	$122.12
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	31	26	$40.92	$37.74
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	31	16	$1.45	$1.43
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	31	14	$76.11	$74.89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$133.54	$131.44
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	28	27	$107.17	$99.36
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	27	26	$56.19	$54.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	24	$44.56	$41.69
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	25	25	$258.60	$223.19
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	23	18	$35.12	$28.31
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	23	21	$30.13	$16.61
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	19	12	$95.08	$78.24
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	19	15	$179.97	$120.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$110.83	$102.57
J9031 Bcg (intravesical) per instillation	19	12	$145.83	$130.53
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	17	17	$256.35	$234.81
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	16	15	$597.87	$582.92
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	16	16	$93.40	$91.90
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	15	15	$553.23	$407.75
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	14	12	$18.35	$18.16
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	11	11	$75.88	$70.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,600	34	$0.17	$0.12
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	1,936	906	$4.51	$4.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,037	687	$71.65	$69.47
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	616	404	$18.37	$17.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	615	377	$105.07	$102.35
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	444	379	$3.32	$2.94
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	365	322	$26.26	$24.67
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service	281	164	$3.00	$2.94
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	224	148	$23.63	$22.27
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	222	158	$11.48	$10.78
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	208	139	$19.51	$19.09
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	180	27	$213.30	$209.94
87186 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution	162	109	$12.15	$11.58
87088 Bacterial urine culture	161	108	$11.47	$10.85
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	134	97	$51.41	$45.27
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	133	82	$72.91	$68.84
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	117	111	$174.48	$156.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	101	101	$166.71	$152.76
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	98	81	$26.93	$24.66
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	69	29	$62.23	$59.71
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	66	27	$26.35	$23.84
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	34	30	$56.62	$55.73
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	33	12	$121.45	$119.61
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	32	27	$38.54	$37.93
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	32	28	$31.07	$30.59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	22	$74.06	$66.38
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	29	$138.87	$132.25
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	25	24	$106.51	$90.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	24	$43.21	$40.20
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	23	22	$34.63	$16.75
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	23	23	$266.02	$201.74
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	21	15	$3.87	$1.52
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	18	11	$70.33	$69.20
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	17	14	$210.20	$126.10
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	13	13	$564.11	$555.08
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$240.08	$236.31
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$91.71	$90.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License NC 9800524

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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8 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Deactivated March 29, 2021

Record deactivated on March 29, 2021

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2018

Registered at 1202 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 28601 (Tel: 8283224344)

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NPI Profile Active September 24, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2010

Registered at 1202 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 286013760 (Tel: 8283224344)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2010

Registered at 1202 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 286013760 (Tel: 8283224344)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 24, 2010

Recorded as DOUGLAS ELLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 24, 2010

Urology (License #9800524 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821032418

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 15, 2006

Last Update: September 24, 2010

Deactivation Date: March 29, 2021

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Mailing Address

1202 N Center St

Hickory, NC 286013760

Phone: 8283224344

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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