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DR. SUSAN JANIS PABST M.D.
NPI 1013985860
Surgery in Hickory, NC

Active since March 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 202, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 485-2707(828) 485-2708 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Susan Janis Pabst M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SUSAN JANIS PABST M.D. (NPI 1013985860) is an individual surgery provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9600667) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013985860
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SUSAN JANIS PABSTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 202Hickory, NC 28602-1384
Mailing Address1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 202Hickory, NC 28602-1384 · (828) 485-2707 · Fax (828) 485-2708
Phone(828) 485-2707
Fax(828) 485-2708
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 2012
✔ NPI 1013985860 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9600667
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1501 TATE BLVD SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING29222NC
Other2225924BNC · Medicare Individual Ptan
Medicaid8964751NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Susan Janis Pabst M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3476540436
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040429001473
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
167 services116 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
58 services58 patients
Partial removal of breast 19301
A partial removal of the breast, also known as a lumpectomy, involves taking out a portion of the breast tissue to eliminate concerning cells. It's typically performed when the problem area is limited in size. This procedure helps to preserve most of the breast's appearance while aiming to remove all the unhealthy cells.
13 services13 patients
Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm 38525
A biopsy or removal of deep underarm lymph nodes is a procedure where a small sample of lymph node tissue is taken for testing. This helps in diagnosing or ruling out conditions like infections or cancers. It involves a small incision and is typically done under local or general anesthesia.
12 services12 patients
Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 38900
Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery involves taking detailed pictures of your lymph nodes to help surgeons see and assess them in real-time. This procedure can aid in detecting disease, guiding treatment, and improving surgical precision.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340116
Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28602 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
97%242 patients5/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
90%343 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
96%1,572 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
91%371 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
27%91 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
80%884 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%1,000 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
90%244 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
57%352 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
97%1,000 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%1,000 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 244 patients
1%244 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
10%1,000 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Breast prosthesis, mastectomy bra, without integrated breast prosthesis form, any size, any type L8000
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
3 suppliers15 claims51 services$32.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Breast prosthesis, mastectomy form L8020
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers13 claims21 services$178.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SUSAN E DESROCHES FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 201
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 322-4140
CAROLINA SURGERY AND CANCER CENTER
Specialist
1501 TATE BLVD SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 485-2707
HAROLD C DUFOUR JR. M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 201
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 322-4140
ALLISON WHITTON M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 201
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 322-4140
MRS. SARA ELLEN BOSS-ISENHOUR RPH
Pharmacist
1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 102
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 324-4630
MR. JONAS CLAYTON MORETZ JR. R.PH.
Pharmacist
1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 102
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 324-4630
SETH A WEAVER DPM
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 203
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 304-0400
MR. BRYAN ANDREW MCCLUER M.D.
Surgery
1501 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 202
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 485-2707

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Susan Pabst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Susan Pabst is 1013985860. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2006.

Where is Susan Pabst located?

Susan Pabst practices at 1501 Tate Blvd SE Suite 202, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 485-2707.

What is Susan Pabst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Susan Pabst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Susan Pabst is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Susan Pabst accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Susan Pabst as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Susan Pabst affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Susan Pabst is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Susan Pabst was last updated on January 31, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.