Specialty Directory
Anesthesiology in Hickory, NC
Federal CMS data for 15 anesthesiology providers practicing in Hickory, NC. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
15
Providers
Median industry payments
$247
15
Anesthesiology Providers
in Hickory, NC
$247
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
234
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types; disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality.
Anesthesiology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Anesthesiology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNT, CHRISTOPHER MD | 1,647 | — | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $8,656 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| BROWN, DONALD MD | 763 | — | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $2,439 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| LAFAVORE, PAUL MD | 602 | — | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $3,810 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| BEACHKOFSKY, JOEL DO | 378 | — | Anesthesia for total knee replacement | $274 (2022-2024) | — | Very High |
| BELL, MARGARET MD | 289 | — | Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel | $103 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| GERST, PETER D.O. | 267 | — | Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel | $245 (2021-2023) | — | Very High |
| HANSON, ERIC MD | 259 | — | Echocardiogram, transthoracic | $917 (2019-2024) | — | Very High |
| MOIR, RONALD MD | 234 | — | Anesthesia for lower leg, ankle, or foot bone procedure | $42 (2021-2021) | — | Very High |
| TUNNELL, DAVID D.O. | 208 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $247 (2018-2021) | — | Very High |
| MCKENNEY, TODD MD | 198 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $34 (2018-2019) | — | High |
| SCHIEBEL, ALVARO MD | 92 | — | Brachial plexus injection with anesthetic and/or steroid | $126 (2022-2022) | — | Very High |
| LARISCY, CHRISTOPHER MD | 88 | — | Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel | $634 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| JOHNSON, MATTHEW M.D. | 83 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $83 (2021-2024) | — | Very High |
| WEISS, AUSTIN MD | 63 | — | Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy | $258 (2023-2024) | — | Very High |
| KIMBALL, ZACHARY MD, MS | 52 | — | Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy | $60 (2022-2023) | — | Very High |
Note: Anesthesiology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Anesthesiology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Cardiac Surgery (7)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BEACHKOFSKY, JOEL | 378 | $274 |
| BELL, MARGARET | 289 | $103 |
| HANSON, ERIC | 259 | $917 |
| TUNNELL, DAVID | 208 | $247 |
| MCKENNEY, TODD | 198 | $34 |
| SCHIEBEL, ALVARO | 92 | $126 |
| JOHNSON, MATTHEW | 83 | $83 |
Mixed Practice (5)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| GERST, PETER | 267 | $245 |
| MOIR, RONALD | 234 | $42 |
| LARISCY, CHRISTOPHER | 88 | $634 |
| WEISS, AUSTIN | 63 | $258 |
| KIMBALL, ZACHARY | 52 | $60 |
Clinical Cardiology (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| HUNT, CHRISTOPHER | 1,647 | $8,656 |
| BROWN, DONALD | 763 | $2,439 |
| LAFAVORE, PAUL | 602 | $3,810 |