Vedra Augenstein, MD
NPI 1962549527 · Surgery Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vedra Augenstein, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1962549527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962549527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2010-00165 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
188 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 48 | $126 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 41 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $64 |
| Repair of Wound By Transferring Skin, 30.1-60.0 Sq Cm14301 | 16 | $489 |
| Initial Repair of Entrapped Hernia of Abdomen, More Than 10 Cm in Length49596 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74,743 across 69 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1025 Morehead Medical DrSte 300Charlotte, NC 28204-2963Phone: (704) 355-1813
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-31
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vedra Augenstein's NPI number?
- Vedra Augenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962549527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vedra Augenstein's specialty?
- Vedra Augenstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vedra Augenstein located?
- Vedra Augenstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207-2134.
- What is Vedra Augenstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vedra Augenstein is (704) 446-1255.
- Does Vedra Augenstein accept Medicare?
- Vedra Augenstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vedra Augenstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Vedra Augenstein's NPI (1962549527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.