Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Scott Wait, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Charlotte, NC
- NPI 1831379890
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
225 Baldwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 282043109
(704) 376-1605
fax (704) 335-8448 - Additional location
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550 Mount Holly Medical Pkwy
Belmont, NC 280124390
(704) 272-3578
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 12, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2012-00452
- Medicaid (2)
- NC #5919963 · NC #1831379890
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831379890. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
200
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$31,585
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 35 | 35 | $154 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 31 | 27 | $118 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 25 | 23 | $166 | |
70553 |
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 24 | 23 | $208 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 22 | 22 | $209 | |
69990 |
Use of operating microscope | 17 | 17 | $201 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 17 | 15 | $71 | |
61781 |
Computer-assisted procedure inside brain | 16 | 14 | $218 | |
70450 |
Ct scan head or brain without contrast | 13 | 11 | $53 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Charlotte Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$585
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $332.05 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $172.89 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $63.64 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 1 | $15.92 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
32
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$117
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 18 | 0 | $46 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 14 | 13 | $71 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Scott Wait's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Wait practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Scott Wait practice?
Dr. Scott Wait practices at 225 Baldwin Ave, Charlotte, NC 282043109. Office phone: 7043761605.
What is Dr. Scott Wait's NPI?
Dr. Scott Wait's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831379890, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Wait accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Wait accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Wait commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.