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Edit this profileWhere to find Morgan C. Eckerd, MD
- Hickory location main office
18 13Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601 - Tampa location
14055 Riveredge Dr Ste 250, Tampa, FL 33637
About Dr. Eckerd
Based in Hickory, NC, Morgan C. Eckerd, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Morgan graduated from Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University in 2012. Medicare claims data shows Morgan provided 1,141 services to 1,055 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of abdomen, 1 view, and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance. NPI 1538428081 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 322-2644
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18 13TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
14055 Riveredge Dr Ste 250
Tampa, FL 33637
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,141 services · 1,055 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
52 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
21 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
389 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
87 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
51 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
41 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | Imaging | 74230 |
40 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
36 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2012 at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Eckerd specialize in?
Dr. Eckerd is a radiologist in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Eckerd located?
Dr. Eckerd is listed at 18 13Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Eckerd's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 322-2644. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Eckerd?
Dr. Eckerd's National Provider Identifier is 1538428081. 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 Dr. Eckerd go to medical school?
Dr. Eckerd attended Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Eckerd have?
Dr. Eckerd has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Eckerd do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Eckerd performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance and insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Eckerd's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Eckerd. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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