Specialty Directory
Gastroenterology in Hickory, NC
Federal CMS data for 8 gastroenterology providers practicing in Hickory, NC. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
8
Providers
Median industry payments
$800
8
Gastroenterology Providers
in Hickory, NC
$800
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
842
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.
Gastroenterology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Gastroenterology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOSCHESKI, CAROLL M.D. | 1,153 | — | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $577 (2019-2024) | — | Very High |
| ALLPORT, SIMON MD | 1,065 | — | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $178 (2018-2021) | — | Very High |
| MEIER, JOHN M.D. | 1,017 | — | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $654 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| RICHARDSON, GAA M.D. | 889 | — | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $351 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
| SUCHNIAK-MUSSARI, KRISTEN M.D. | 796 | — | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $1,222 (2018-2022) | — | Very High |
| ZINS, BRADLEY MD | 765 | — | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $945 (2021-2023) | — | Very High |
| SHAH, DISHA | 689 | — | Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity | $1,847 (2018-2023) | — | Very High |
| DIAMONTI, GREGORY M.D. | 557 | — | Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | $2,494 (2018-2024) | — | Very High |
Note: Gastroenterology 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
Gastroenterology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Mixed Practice (6)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KOSCHESKI, CAROLL | 1,153 | $577 |
| ALLPORT, SIMON | 1,065 | $178 |
| RICHARDSON, GAA | 889 | $351 |
| SUCHNIAK-MUSSARI, KRISTEN | 796 | $1,222 |
| ZINS, BRADLEY | 765 | $945 |
| DIAMONTI, GREGORY | 557 | $2,494 |
Clinical Cardiology (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| MEIER, JOHN | 1,017 | $654 |
| SHAH, DISHA | 689 | $1,847 |