ANDREW S. WEISINGER MD
NPI 1053386953
Anesthesiology in West Columbia, SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Andrew Weisinger is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Andrew Weisinger is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

• Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

• PECOS PAC ID: 2769657436

  What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
  A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

• PECOS Enrollment ID: I20111207000574

  What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
  The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

• Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

  What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
  When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
  A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

• Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

This service was performed 21 times for 21 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine

Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.

This service was performed 22 times for 22 patients

Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker

Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones

Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on hip joint

Anesthesia for a hip joint procedure involves administering medication to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only a part of your body is numb). This allows the surgeon to work on your hip without causing discomfort.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large blood vessel of neck

Anesthesia for a procedure on a large neck blood vessel ensures comfort and safety. It involves administering medication to numb sensation, reduce pain, and potentially cause sleepiness. This allows doctors to perform the necessary procedure without causing discomfort.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

This service was performed 34 times for 34 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine

Anesthesia for a lower spine procedure involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in your back. This ensures comfort and stillness during the procedure. The type of anesthesia used depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

This service was performed 15 times for 14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

This service was performed 23 times for 22 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint

Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

This service was performed 54 times for 50 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope

Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.

This service was performed 16 times for 15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

This service was performed 52 times for 51 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on posterior opening and rectum

Anesthesia for procedures on the posterior opening and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.

This service was performed 22 times for 22 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on chest with 1 lung inflated

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure you feel no pain during a chest procedure where only one lung is inflated. It's a specialized technique that allows doctors to operate on one lung while the other continues to provide oxygen.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone

Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope

Anesthesia is used during the removal of the prostate to ensure you feel no discomfort. An endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, aids in viewing the area. This procedure involves the careful administration of medicines to help you sleep and prevent pain.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope

This procedure involves the use of anesthesia to ensure comfort while an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, is used to identify and remove abnormal growths in the bladder. It's a minimally invasive approach to maintain bladder health.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

This service was performed 21 times for 21 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest

Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

This service was performed 35 times for 35 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

This service was performed 38 times for 38 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

This service was performed 37 times for 37 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent into thoracic vertebra using imaging guidance, single site

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent into your thoracic vertebra, the mid-section of your spine. Using real-time imaging, the doctor accurately targets the exact location for the injection. This helps to alleviate pain or prepare you for surgery.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance

This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

This service was performed 113 times for 110 patients

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)

This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.

This service was performed 46 times for 46 patients

Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring

This procedure involves placing a tube into your pulmonary artery, which is a blood vessel in your lungs. The tube helps monitor heart function and blood flow, providing vital information for your treatment. It's typically done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.

This service was performed 35 times for 35 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

This service was performed 82 times for 82 patients

Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report

This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.

This service was performed 24 times for 24 patients

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 83.03, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

• Final Score: 83.03 out of 100

  The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
  
  

• Quality Score: 80.45

  The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
  
  

• Promoting Interoperability Score: 89

  The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

• Improvement Activities Score: 40

  The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

• Cost Score: 72.17

  The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
  
  Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

• Cost Score: 72.17

  The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
  
  Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Andrew Weisinger is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

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