Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Hultman, MD

Plastic Surgery · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
3024 NEW BERN AVE, Raleigh, NC 27610
9193507331
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1245324243 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hultman from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hultman

Dr. Charles Hultman is a plastic surgery specialist in Raleigh, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hultman performed 38 Medicare services across 33 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hultman received a total of $69,171 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hultman is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 38 Medicare services $69,171 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
38
Medicare services
Bottom 27% in NC for plastic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
33
Unique beneficiaries
$134
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
 22 $110 $348
Skin graft site preparation, trunk/arms/legs
Preparation of the skin area on the trunk, arms, or legs to receive a skin graft. This procedure is specified for infants and children covering 100.0 square centimeters or 1% of body area or less.
 16 $168 $638
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$69,171
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,882/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NC for plastic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
105
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$37,945 (54.9%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$21,194 (30.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,672 (8.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,360 (6.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,655
2023
$35,778
2022
$23,348
2021
$3,410
2020
$398
2019
$299
2018
$283

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$4,360
TELA Bio, Inc.
$365
LifeNet Health
$222
ABBVIE INC.
$207
Kerecis Limited
$186
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$94
Davol Inc.
$89
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$47
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$31
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$31
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 87.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Avita Medical Americas, LLC
$34,964
Vericel Corporation
$24,494
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$4,360
Kerecis Limited
$930
ABBVIE INC.
$736
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$556
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$521
Allergan, Inc.
$481
TELA Bio, Inc.
$365
Davol Inc.
$301
AVITA MEDICAL AMERICAS, LLC
$253
LifeNet Health
$222
Sientra, Inc.
$219
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$174
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$126
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$123
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$99
Derma Sciences, Inc.
$57
Stryker Corporation
$56
Next Science LLC
$47
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$31
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$31
Medline Industries, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 92.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTICOAT 4" X 4" · AMNIOEXCEL · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CellerateRx · EPICEL (CULTURED EPIDERMAL AUTOGRAFTS) · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MACI · MemoryGel Breast Implants · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · OASIS · OMNIGRAFT · OviTex 2S · Phasix Mesh · PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings · RECELL · Recell · SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT · SPY TECHNOLOGY · SURGIMEND · SURGX · Santyl · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · Versajet · myRisk
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (55%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for plastic surgery in NC.

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Geographic Context

Plastic surgerists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hultman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of NC peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hultman experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hultman performed 22 new patient office visit (45-59 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hultman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hultman received a total of $69,171 from 23 companies across 105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hultman's costs compare to other plastic surgerists in Raleigh?
Dr. Hultman's average Medicare payment per service is $134. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hultman) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →