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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2209 S Sterling St Ste 600
Morganton, NC 286554092
(828) 580-4577
fax (828) 580-4599

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

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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.