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- 415 N Center St Ste 102, Hickory, NC 28601
About Dr. Lamar
Joseph V. Lamar, MD is a healthcare provider in Hickory, NC specializing in internal medicine. Joseph is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and pediatrics. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 505 services to 307 patients. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1073928883.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (678) 855-2568
- Email not available
Practice Locations
415 N CENTER ST STE 102
Hickory, NC 28601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal 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 and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
505 services · 307 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
225 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
70 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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.
Other internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Other internists in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 2
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lamar specialize in?
Dr. Lamar is an internist in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lamar located?
Dr. Lamar is listed at 415 N Center St Ste 102, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lamar's phone number?
The number on file is (678) 855-2568. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lamar?
Dr. Lamar's National Provider Identifier is 1073928883. 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
How much experience does Dr. Lamar have?
Dr. Lamar has 12+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2014. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Lamar do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lamar performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion; provides treatments such as test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases and test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lamar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lamar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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