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DR. AUSTIN LOUIS WEISS MD
NPI 1245762939
Anesthesiology in Hickory, NC

Active since March 31, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
64.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 327-8105 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2021, Jun 13, 2021, Mar 31, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Austin Louis Weiss Md NPPES

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

DR. AUSTIN LOUIS WEISS MD (NPI 1245762939) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-01212) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245762939
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AUSTIN LOUIS WEISSCredential: MD
Location Address10 3RD AVE NE STE 200Hickory, NC 28601-5044
Mailing Address10 3rd Ave Ne Ste 200Hickory, NC 28601-5044 · (828) 327-8105
Phone(828) 327-8105
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1245762939 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-01212
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200, Hickory, NC 28601
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Austin Louis Weiss Md 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 ID4880967413
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210609001825
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Austin Weiss reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Morganton Anesthesia Partners, PLLC
11 mi
Anesthesiology
720 MALCOLM BOULEVARD
Valdese, NC 28690
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831770536 (828) 874-2251
East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC
221 mi
Anesthesiology
2100 STANTONSBURG RD
Greenville, NC 27834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,097 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205996519 (252) 847-4100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
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.
15 services15 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
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.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340041
Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340075
Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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.

64.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality52.37
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.87

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

MRS. TERRY C WELLMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
WENDY G HILTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
BRANDON MICHAEL MARTIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
LEIGH ANN STEVENS MD
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
JOANNA AXELSON CANTWELL RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
DR. RANDALL L ECHOLS JR. M.D.
Anesthesiology
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
RYAN HARRIS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105
JENNIFER DAGENHART HENLINE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10 3RD AVE NE STE 200
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 327-8105

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 Austin Weiss's NPI number?

The NPI number for Austin Weiss is 1245762939. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2017.

Where is Austin Weiss located?

Austin Weiss practices at 10 3rd Ave NE Ste 200, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 327-8105.

What is Austin Weiss's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Austin Weiss enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Austin Weiss 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Austin Weiss's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Austin Weiss reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Morganton Anesthesia Partners, PLLC (Valdese, NC) and East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC (Greenville, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Austin Weiss's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Austin Weiss accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Austin Weiss 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 Austin Weiss affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Austin Weiss is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc and Frye Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Austin Weiss was last updated on July 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.