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Ophthalmology

Roderick N. Hargrove, MD

Works at hospitals in Hickory, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Roderick N. Hargrove, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2424 Century Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Roderick N. Hargrove had 737 Original Medicare patients and 4,876 services. NPI 1417914896. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2424 Century Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Catawba Valley Medical Center
  • Group practice: Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.
  • Medical school: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine · graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Roderick N. Hargrove, 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 Roderick N. Hargrove accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Roderick N. Hargrove 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 Roderick N. Hargrove see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 737 Original Medicare patients and 4,876 services for Roderick N. Hargrove. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Roderick N. Hargrove's NPI number?
1417914896. 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 Roderick N. Hargrove, 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 patients737
Services billed to Medicare4,876
Different services or procedures55
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit (J0588)3,300 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)590 services
  3. Photography of content of eyes (92285)186 services
  4. Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)179 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)82 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Chronic kidney disease22%

Hospitals where Roderick N. Hargrove works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Roderick N. Hargrove 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 Roderick N. Hargrove is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 2424 Century Pl SEHickory, NC 28602
  • 2640 Hwy 105, Suite 102Boone, NC 28607

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Roderick N. Hargrove as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in North Carolina →

Other ophthalmologists in Hickory

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

All ophthalmologists in Hickory →

Other clinicians in Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417914896
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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