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BRIAN G KAUTH MD
NPI 1780797803
Family Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2365 SPRINGS RD NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 256-2112(828) 256-2393 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Apr 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Brian G Kauth Md NPPES

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

BRIAN G KAUTH MD (NPI 1780797803) is an individual family medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200501082) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780797803
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN G KAUTHCredential: MD
Location Address2365 SPRINGS RD NEHickory, NC 28601-3067
Mailing Address146 Ashford Hollow LnMooresville, NC 28117-9695 · (828) 256-2112 · Fax (828) 256-2393
Phone(828) 256-2112
Fax(828) 256-2393
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2021
✔ NPI 1780797803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200501082
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2365 SPRINGS RD NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 3

Other040EHNC · Bcbs Provider Number
Medicaid5901509NC
Other200501082NC · License - Nc

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, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Brian G Kauth Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Kauth reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gaston Family Health Services, Inc.
2.6 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
858 2ND ST NE
Hickory, NC 28601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467123091 (704) 874-9005

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers20 claims59 services$5.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4414
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims240 services$4.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with flange (2 piece), each A5054
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims720 services$1.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims12 services$46.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$89.11 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 14

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

JENNA PAIGE JACOB MSW, LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112
MICHELLE ROBINSON NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 325-0950
MARSHA LYNN DIAMONTI FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112
MRS. AUDREY DELORIS RICE ANP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 325-0950
GASTON FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112
MR. MICHAEL TODD FAULKNER JR. FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5550
KRISTIN GOTTRY NP
Family Medicine
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5550
DR. REBECCA HILARY-LAURINE HATHARASINGHE DO
Family Medicine
2365 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112

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 Brian Kauth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Kauth is 1780797803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is Brian Kauth located?

Brian Kauth practices at 2365 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 256-2112.

What is Brian Kauth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Brian Kauth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Kauth is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Brian Kauth's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Kauth reassigns Medicare benefits to Gaston Family Health Services, Inc. (Hickory, NC). The 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 Brian Kauth's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Kauth accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Brian Kauth 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Kauth was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.