Physician Profile
Edward T. Plyler, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Plyler
Edward T. Plyler, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Morganton, NC specializing in family practice. Edward trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. Edward is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 335 Medicare patients across 438 services. The services billed most often include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1316988058.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 580-6892
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
438 services · 335 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
271 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
84 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
69 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Morganton 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Edward T. Plyler specialize in?
Edward T. Plyler is a family practice in Morganton, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Edward T. Plyler located?
Edward T. Plyler is listed at 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Edward T. Plyler's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 580-6892. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Edward T. Plyler's NPI number?
Edward T. Plyler's National Provider Identifier is 1316988058. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Edward T. Plyler train?
Edward T. Plyler attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Edward T. Plyler been practicing?
Edward T. Plyler has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Edward T. Plyler do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Edward T. Plyler performs imaging including dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Edward T. Plyler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Edward T. Plyler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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