Physician Profile
Gentry S. Caton, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Caton
Based in Wilmington, NC, Gentry S. Caton, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Gentry graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2009. Gentry is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Gentry provided 600 services to 566 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (910) 341-3300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Wilmington, NC 28401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
600 services · 566 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
59 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
41 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
40 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
29 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
22 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of multiple hemorrhoid groups | Procedure | 46260 |
13 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
13 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
54 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
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.
Other colorectal surgeons in Wilmington 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2009 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Gentry S. Caton's specialty?
Gentry S. Caton is a colorectal surgeon in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Gentry S. Caton?
Gentry S. Caton is listed at 1202 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Gentry S. Caton?
The number on file is (910) 341-3300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gentry S. Caton?
Gentry S. Caton's National Provider Identifier is 1922235951. 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 Gentry S. Caton's education?
Gentry S. Caton attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gentry S. Caton have?
Gentry S. Caton has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Gentry S. Caton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Gentry S. Caton performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Gentry S. Caton's profile verified?
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