Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Deborah Waechter, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Morganton, NC

  • NPI 1679520795
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
103 Medical Heights Dr
Morganton, NC 286555197
(828) 437-4211
fax (828) 437-1034

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 29, 2023
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2001-01623
Medicaid
NC #89131WA

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679520795. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,271
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,762
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 378 200 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 353 228 $122
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 306 215 $86
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 285 183 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 258 169 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 240 141 $9
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 207 166 $8
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 148 130 $16
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 126 126 $18
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 125 125 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Morganton Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 43× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$44
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $44.22

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$44

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,718
Patients
873
Total drug cost
$33,264
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 438 100 $5,236
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 434 111 $4,543
Lisinopril Generic 340 85 $2,532
Losartan Potassium Generic 330 83 $2,999
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 329 74 $1,563
Omeprazole Generic 242 63 $2,726
Metformin Hcl Generic 228 52 $2,072
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 188 40 $1,170
Lovastatin Generic 186 43 $1,674
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 178 44 $456

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Deborah Waechter's medical specialty?
Dr. Deborah Waechter practices Family Medicine Physician in Morganton, NC.
Where does Dr. Deborah Waechter practice?
Dr. Deborah Waechter practices at 103 Medical Heights Dr, Morganton, NC 286555197. Office phone: 8284374211.
What is Dr. Deborah Waechter's NPI?
Dr. Deborah Waechter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679520795, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Deborah Waechter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Deborah Waechter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Deborah Waechter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.