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- 5 First Village Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374
About Dr. Means
Gary E. Means, MD practices family medicine — sports medicine in Pinehurst, NC. Gary is a 2002 graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med. Gary is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Gary cared for 962 Medicare patients across 3,211 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649249046.
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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
- (910) 295-6831
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5 FIRST VILLAGE DR
Pinehurst, NC 28374
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
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
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
Lungs & Breathing
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
- Cognitive Assessment
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
3,211 services · 962 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
194 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
70 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
44 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
43 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
42 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
34 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7322 |
1,536 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Trained at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Means's specialty?
Dr. Means is a family doctor in Pinehurst, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Means?
Dr. Means is listed at 5 First Village Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Means?
The number on file is (910) 295-6831. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Means's NPI number?
Dr. Means's National Provider Identifier is 1649249046. 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
What is Dr. Means's medical education?
Dr. Means attended Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Means been practicing?
Dr. Means has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Means known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Means performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Means confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Means. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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