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ELIAS AMEEN AWAD M.D.
NPI 1871904599
Emergency Medicine in Gastonia, NC

Active since May 15, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 2525 COURT DR, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 834-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2017, Jul 25, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Elias Ameen Awad M.d. NPPES

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

ELIAS AMEEN AWAD M.D. (NPI 1871904599) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in Colorado (DR.0058884) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871904599
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameELIAS AMEEN AWADCredential: M.D.
Location AddressCAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 2525 COURT DRGastonia, NC 28054
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 172328Denver, CO 80217-2328 · (303) 306-7783 · Fax (303) 306-7753
Phone(704) 834-2000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1871904599 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0058884✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-00082
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, Oscar Insurance Company and more.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

Elias Ameen Awad 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 ID9335411875
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240510002707
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
29 services25 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
16 services16 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
14 services14 patients
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 99282
An emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340017
Location800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Caromont Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gastonia, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340032
Location2525 Court DrGastonia, NC 28052 · Gaston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Mcdowell Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340087
Location430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730Marion, NC 28752 · Mc Dowell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28054 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.

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.

20.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality11.42
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities0
Cost41

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 Elias Awad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elias Awad is 1871904599. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2014.

Where is Elias Awad located?

Elias Awad practices at Caromont Regional Medical Center 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (704) 834-2000.

What is Elias Awad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Elias Awad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elias Awad 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 Elias Awad accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Elias Awad 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 Elias Awad affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elias Awad is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Caromont Regional Medical Center and The Mcdowell Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elias Awad was last updated on January 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.