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Hospitalist

Robert J. McLoughlin, MD

Works at hospitals in Shelby, NC · Morganton, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Robert J. McLoughlin, MD is a hospitalist at 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150. Phone: (980) 487-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Robert J. McLoughlin had 328 Original Medicare patients and 780 services. NPI 1295101616. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert J. McLoughlin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Robert J. McLoughlin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert J. McLoughlin 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 Robert J. McLoughlin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 328 Original Medicare patients and 780 services for Robert J. McLoughlin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Robert J. McLoughlin's NPI number?
1295101616. 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 Robert J. McLoughlin, 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 patients328
Services billed to Medicare780
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)242 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)185 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)145 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)79 services
  5. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)51 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Chronic kidney disease53%
  • Diabetes52%
  • Heart failure51%

Hospitals where Robert J. McLoughlin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert J. McLoughlin 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert J. McLoughlin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert J. McLoughlin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group
  • Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc228 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Shelby

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shelby, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295101616
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians