Quick answers
- Does Dale Rader accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale Rader accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dale Rader see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 2,013 services for Dale Rader. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dale Rader's NPI number?
- 1043202542. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dale Rader, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,013 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)536 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)207 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)107 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)75 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)65 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety28%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Dale Rader works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dale Rader at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Duke Health Lake Norman HospitalMooresville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340129
- Iredell Memorial Hospital IncStatesville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340039
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale Rader is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1425 Fern Creek DrStatesville, NC 28625 (828) 459‑6824
- 2165 Medical Park DrHickory, NC 28602 (828) 324‑2800
- 232 Sharon Ave NWLenoir, NC 28645 (828) 758‑7091
- 3900 Terrell Park Dr, Suite 101Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 (828) 459‑6824
- 799 Doctors CtRoxboro, NC 27573 (336) 599‑4079
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dale Rader as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergeortho PA731 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergeortho PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043202542 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians