Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Boone, NC
- NPI 1306057500
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.6 / 100 · 2023
- 19 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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965 State Farm RD
Boone, NC 286074948
(828) 264-3240
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 20, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2013-00842 · South Carolina #29764
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306057500. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
195
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$34,107
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
49650 |
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | 29 | 29 | $502 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 25 | 24 | $141 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 23 | 21 | $86 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 22 | 17 | $48 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 21 | 21 | $125 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 20 | 20 | $72 | |
46221 |
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | 17 | 11 | $232 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 15 | 15 | $160 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 12 | 12 | $102 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 11 | 11 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,838
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 18 | $4,702.37 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $60.59 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $34.57 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $24.62 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $16.11 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
32
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,232
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucralfate | Generic | 17 | 0 | $967 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 15 | 0 | $265 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen's medical specialty?
Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen practices Surgery Physician in Boone, NC.
Where does Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen practice?
Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen practices at 965 State Farm RD, Boone, NC 286074948. Office phone: 8282643240.
What is Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen's NPI?
Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306057500, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lionel van der Westhuizen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope (HCPCS 49650); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.