Provider Profile
Michael R. Duerkes, PA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Michael Duerkes
Michael R. Duerkes, PA is a physician assistant practicing in Morganton, NC. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,100 services to 597 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (828) 437-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
503 E PARKER RD
Morganton, NC 28655
2293 Sugar Hill Rd Ste D
Marion, NC 28752
695 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
2165 Medical Park Dr
Hickory, NC 28602
160 River Bend Dr Ste C
Granite Falls, NC 28630
841 Malcolm Blvd
Rutherford College, NC 28671
472 Rankin Dr
Marion, NC 28752
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,100 services · 597 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
29 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
72 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
22 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
21 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
16 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views | Imaging | 72120 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Morganton 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael R. Duerkes's specialty?
Michael R. Duerkes is a physician assistant in Morganton, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael R. Duerkes?
Michael R. Duerkes is listed at 503 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael R. Duerkes?
The number on file is (828) 437-6500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael R. Duerkes?
Michael R. Duerkes's National Provider Identifier is 1750650099. 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 Michael R. Duerkes's education?
Michael R. Duerkes attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael R. Duerkes have?
Michael R. Duerkes has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael R. Duerkes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael R. Duerkes performs procedures including injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael R. Duerkes's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael R. Duerkes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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