Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Meier, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1043274244
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
415 N Center St, Suite 300
Hickory, NC 286015036
(828) 328-3300
fax (828) 261-2080
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #94-00928
- Medicaid
- NC #8958509
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043274244. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,017
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,784
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 229 | 98 | $33 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 198 | 151 | $121 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 138 | 137 | $237 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 52 | 52 | $100 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 52 | 37 | $48 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 48 | 48 | $93 | |
88313 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | 43 | 29 | $66 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 42 | 36 | $87 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 32 | 32 | $126 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $160 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Hickory Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$84
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $35.47 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $33.10 | |
| Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 | $15.54 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,053
Patients
380
Total drug cost
$226,853
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 189 | 48 | $3,154 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) | Brand | 173 | 170 | $3,625 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 163 | 48 | $2,028 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 82 | 14 | $54,551 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 69 | 29 | $1,431 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 60 | 57 | $4,740 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 41 | 0 | $30,963 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 38 | 14 | $64,891 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 38 | 0 | $2,890 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 36 | 0 | $3,866 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Meier's medical specialty?
Dr. John Meier practices Gastroenterology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. John Meier practice?
Dr. John Meier practices at 415 N Center St, Hickory, NC 286015036. Office phone: 8283283300.
What is Dr. John Meier's NPI?
Dr. John Meier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043274244, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Meier accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Meier accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Meier commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.