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Physician

JOHN MEIER, M.D.

Gastroenterology

HICKORY, NC, 28601
NPI: 1043274244

Contact

Gastroenterology

HICKORY, NC

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

828-326-3809

catawbavalleyhealth.org

FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

828-322-6070

fryemedctr.com

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Gastroenterology

ColonoscopyUpper Endoscopy (EGD)Capsule EndoscopyLiver BiopsyERCPHemorrhoid BandingPolyp RemovalEsophageal DilationPEG Tube PlacementFibroScan

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

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
75.0/100High

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
45385
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
$1,903$237$201138
45380
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
$1,785$100$8252
44361
Biopsy of small bowel (except ileum) using an endoscope
$1,253$89$7217
43235
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
$1,242$98$7926
43239
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
$1,035$93$7348
G0105
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk
$887$172$17222
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
$600$169$13518
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$475$160$10628
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
$400$126$9932
43450
Dilation of esophagus
$361$38$3124
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$300$121$87198
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
$225$68$5025
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$200$87$5842
88312
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
$155$81$6523
99231
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes
$120$48$3952
88313
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
$110$66$5343
88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
$110$33$25229

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