Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Aaron Pickens, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Winston Salem, NC

  • NPI 1821484650
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Medical Center Blvd, Watlington Hall, 3Rd Floor
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-4305

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2019-02227

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821484650. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
409
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$40,057
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 115 57 $202
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 54 53 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 44 30 $121
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 41 40 $8
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 34 34 $11
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 33 25 $114
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 28 28 $10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 22 $85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $158
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 15 12 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
451
Patients
52
Total drug cost
$183,020
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) Brand 103 20 $55,286
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 52 18 $983
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 40 0 $20,064
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 38 0 $30,259
Azithromycin Generic 34 0 $994
Prednisone Generic 31 14 $183
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 29 0 $19,147
Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) Brand 25 0 $22,262
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 17 0 $15,101
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 17 0 $7,069

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Aaron Pickens's medical specialty?
Dr. Aaron Pickens practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Aaron Pickens practice?
Dr. Aaron Pickens practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001. Office phone: 3367164305.
What is Dr. Aaron Pickens's NPI?
Dr. Aaron Pickens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821484650, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Aaron Pickens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Aaron Pickens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Aaron Pickens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.