Physician Profile
Richard A. Van Meter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Van Meter
Based in Gastonia, NC, Richard A. Van Meter, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Richard graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1994. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,714 Medicare patients across 4,639 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Contact Information
- (704) 854-8202
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3715 UNION RD
Gastonia, NC 28056
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
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
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
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
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
4,639 services · 1,714 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
20 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
11 |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
22 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
11 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
11 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
263 |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
120 |
| Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im | Treatment | 91322 |
42 |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
42 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
23 |
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 family doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
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 family doctors in Gastonia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Van Meter specialize in?
Dr. Van Meter is a family doctor in Gastonia, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Van Meter located?
Dr. Van Meter is listed at 3715 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Van Meter's phone number?
The number on file is (704) 854-8202. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Van Meter's NPI number?
Dr. Van Meter's National Provider Identifier is 1336106038. 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. Van Meter go to medical school?
Dr. Van Meter attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Van Meter been practicing?
Dr. Van Meter has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Van Meter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Van Meter performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and removal of impacted ear wax by washing; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Van Meter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Van Meter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.