Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Simon Waghchoure, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Morganton, NC
- NPI 1528214442
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2209 S Sterling St Ste 600
Morganton, NC 286554092
(828) 580-4577
fax (828) 580-4599
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 5, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2020-03479 · Rhode Island #MD13942
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528214442. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
233
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$38,599
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 148 | 57 | $207 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 28 | 27 | $126 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 18 | 14 | $77 | |
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 14 | 13 | $41 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 14 | 13 | $110 | |
36556 |
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 11 | 11 | $81 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Morganton Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Simon Waghchoure's medical specialty?
Dr. Simon Waghchoure practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Morganton, NC.
Where does Dr. Simon Waghchoure practice?
Dr. Simon Waghchoure practices at 2209 S Sterling St Ste 600, Morganton, NC 286554092. Office phone: 8285804577.
What is Dr. Simon Waghchoure's NPI?
Dr. Simon Waghchoure's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528214442, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Simon Waghchoure accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Simon Waghchoure accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Simon Waghchoure commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.