Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, M.D.
NPI 1306057500 · Surgery Physician · Boone, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Boone, NC (NPI 1306057500).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306057500
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29764 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
220 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 56 | $75 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 32 | $100 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 29 | $76 |
| Removal of External Hemorrhoids By Rubber Banding46221 | 20 | $267 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia Using an Endoscope49650 | 20 | $481 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,838 across 23 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-28
- Last updated
- 2013-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lionel Van Der Westhuizen's NPI number?
- Lionel Van Der Westhuizen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306057500, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lionel Van Der Westhuizen's specialty?
- Lionel Van Der Westhuizen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lionel Van Der Westhuizen located?
- Lionel Van Der Westhuizen's practice location on file with NPPES is 965 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 28607-4948.
- What is Lionel Van Der Westhuizen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lionel Van Der Westhuizen is (828) 264-3240.
- Does Lionel Van Der Westhuizen accept Medicare?
- Lionel Van Der Westhuizen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lionel Van Der Westhuizen's NPI active?
- Yes — Lionel Van Der Westhuizen's NPI (1306057500) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.