Active NPI 1013203470 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Michael Lichstein , MSC, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Salisbury, NC

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Lichstein, MSC, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Salisbury, NC. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Lichstein delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 810 MITCHELL AVE.

Dr. Lichstein maintains professional affiliations with Novant Health Medical Group, Llc, Comprehab, Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

810 Mitchell Ave

Salisbury, NC 28144

Telephone 7042165633

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Novant Health Medical Group, Llc Facility NPI 1770827388

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Salisbury, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -20.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 35.9 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Salisbury, NC (1019 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lichstein (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Salisbury Specialty Average (35.9 Years) 35.9 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
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	832	13	$48.00	$8.83
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	820	129	$12.00	$0.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	299	201	$291.00	$119.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	291	157	$362.92	$66.06
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	260	156	$109.54	$42.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	245	187	$193.67	$84.88
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	188	139	$154.00	$43.21
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	185	109	$108.63	$36.25
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	72	21	$552.00	$119.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$484.00	$156.81
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	34	14	$8.00	$0.66
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	32	28	$156.00	$49.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$341.00	$104.18
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	26	25	$6357.55	$1160.39
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	20	$3861.20	$1134.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$136.00	$51.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	736	122	$12.00	$1.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	312	199	$291.00	$119.93
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	264	143	$110.41	$42.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	256	146	$353.77	$66.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	254	180	$187.53	$84.51
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	203	99	$111.06	$36.55
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	184	129	$153.39	$43.15
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	70	18	$552.00	$126.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$484.00	$157.99
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	40	16	$8.00	$0.55
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	25	$3897.00	$1208.99
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	29	29	$5333.21	$1185.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$341.00	$106.23
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	24	24	$156.00	$50.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$136.00	$53.38
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	14	14	$181.00	$48.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	613	105	$12.00	$1.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	249	177	$239.99	$119.84
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	207	121	$110.45	$44.28
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	202	121	$354.88	$67.80
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	187	89	$88.13	$37.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	129	$161.60	$86.82
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	160	121	$153.29	$43.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$371.13	$161.07
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	28	$3868.93	$1205.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$239.10	$107.92
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	21	18	$3585.38	$1245.72
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	19	13	$81.89	$31.11
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	16	16	$163.00	$49.13
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$3477.00	$1057.91
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	12	12	$156.00	$51.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	265	177	$233.00	$123.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	173	100	$335.92	$65.48
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	168	131	$153.51	$42.88
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	155	86	$107.87	$42.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	106	$158.00	$87.54
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	120	61	$82.62	$36.42
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	110	76	$13.00	$5.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$358.14	$161.64
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	47	15	$552.00	$135.96
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	38	16	$8.00	$0.48
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	30	18	$80.27	$30.41
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	23	23	$3477.00	$1150.95
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	21	$3853.64	$1237.19
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	21	20	$3418.62	$1184.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$234.00	$104.08
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	12	$77.86	$31.07
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	14	$156.00	$51.17
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$80.00	$35.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	287	148	$158.00	$72.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	147	86	$110.15	$41.52
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	136	78	$314.52	$59.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	135	98	$153.39	$40.54
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	108	39	$85.20	$36.44
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	88	60	$13.00	$6.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$358.00	$159.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	36	$233.00	$104.63
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	19	$3502.00	$1340.44
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	11	$3768.00	$1335.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	224	121	$158.00	$70.82
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	101	68	$149.23	$37.47
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	91	53	$108.13	$38.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	77	50	$337.14	$60.27
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	53	41	$13.00	$6.24
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	43	17	$80.56	$32.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	39	$233.00	$102.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$358.00	$155.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$234.00	$103.19
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	14	$128.73	$27.40
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$3502.00	$1307.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	24	$158.00	$69.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	35	35	$1593.94	$275.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$234.00	$102.81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	27	19	$13.00	$6.70
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	27	21	$338.70	$61.92
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$1575.16	$367.37
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	13	11	$150.85	$36.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-06

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NC 2018-02063

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MA 269962

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 173880

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Comprehab, Inc

2675 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280541478

Phone: 7048247800

Comprehab, Inc

2675 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280541478

Novant Health Medical Group, Llc

810 Mitchell Ave, Salisbury, NC 281446253

Phone: 7042165633

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

15 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2020

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2018-02063 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location August 17, 2018

Registered at 810 MITCHELL AVE, SALISBURY, NC 28144 (Tel: 7042165633)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 17, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 60447, CHARLOTTE, NC 282600447

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NPI Profile Active December 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 06, 2017

Registered at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA 021156110 (Tel: 6177325500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 06, 2017

Registered at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA 021156110 (Tel: 6177325500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 06, 2017

Recorded as PAUL LICHSTEIN, MSC, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 06, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #269962 in MA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2017

Registered at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA 021156110 (Tel: 6177325500)

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NPI Profile Active June 23, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2011

Registered at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 271570001 (Tel: 3367162011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2011

Registered at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 271570001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 23, 2011

Recorded as PAUL LICHSTEIN, MSC, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2011

Surgery (License #173880 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013203470

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2011

Last Update: October 25, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 60447

Charlotte, NC 282600447

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