Quick answers
- Does Edward T. Plyler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward T. Plyler 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 Edward T. Plyler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 337 Original Medicare patients and 549 services for Edward T. Plyler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward T. Plyler's NPI number?
- 1316988058. 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 Edward T. Plyler, 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 | 337 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 549 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)271 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)84 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)69 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)14 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis52%
- Osteoporosis39%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Edward T. Plyler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward T. Plyler 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.
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, IncMorganton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340075
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward T. Plyler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 103 Medical Heights DrMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 437‑4211
- 5306 Nc Hwy 55, Suite 105Durham, NC 27713 (337) 991‑9276
- 581 Nc Hwy 16 STaylorsville, NC 28681 (860) 882‑7525
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward T. Plyler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Curana Health of North Carolina PLLC283 clinicians in the group
- Geriatric Consultants PLLC54 clinicians in the group
- Burke Primary Care LLC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Morganton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morganton, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Curana Health of North Carolina PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316988058 |
| 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