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Physician

AUSTIN MCCUISTON, M.D.

Pathology

PADUCAH, KY, 42003
NPI: 1003221607

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Pathology

Tissue Biopsy AnalysisSurgical PathologyCytologyBlood Bank ConsultationFlow CytometryMolecular PathologyAutopsyFrozen Section Analysis

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
76.8/100High
Quality
74.2
Promoting Interoperability
99.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
49.4

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
88309
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity
$346$136$10914
88173
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report
$223$63$4926
88307
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
$197$74$58106
88331
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
$148$55$4237
88361
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, using computer-assisted technology
$105$41$3286
88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
$90$35$252,210
88329
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery
$85$33$2642
88342
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
$83$32$25109
88341
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure
$67$26$21277
88112
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique
$66$26$19261
85060
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report
$58$23$1727
88311
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
$30$12$944
88304
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
$27$11$896
88302
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope
$16$6$519

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.