Active NPI 1245308055 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Herbert Scott Awender , MD

Surgery • Akron, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Herbert Awender, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Akron, OH. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Awender delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 157 W CEDAR ST.

Dr. Awender is affiliated with Partners Physician Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

157 W Cedar St

Akron, OH 443072564

Telephone 3302533227

Fax 3302532341

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 State Of Ohio Department Of Mental Health Facility NPI 1104895176

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Akron, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +16.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

43 Specialists

Practicing in Akron, OH (1313 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Awender (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Akron Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	250	54	$517.00	$73.11
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	24	$965.71	$123.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	18	$423.00	$60.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	18	$423.00	$62.52
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	17	15	$805.29	$112.43
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	17	16	$1513.00	$141.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$520.00	$77.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$624.00	$92.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	156	45	$113.08	$76.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	37	$112.00	$84.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$167.00	$104.96
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	23	$229.04	$125.97
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	15	$190.94	$80.66
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	15	11	$281.00	$120.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	258	65	$103.13	$69.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	42	$102.00	$87.72
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	30	27	$162.00	$97.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$152.00	$108.94
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$727.00	$174.68
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$58.00	$37.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	150	57	$100.00	$70.23
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	102	41	$59.02	$37.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	40	$99.02	$89.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$149.71	$108.00
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	34	31	$141.00	$99.48
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$728.62	$170.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	68	26	$123.90	$71.52
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	50	18	$89.44	$38.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	33	$100.61	$72.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	41	39	$250.00	$136.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$220.00	$104.55
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1000.00	$186.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	62	28	$120.97	$69.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	37	$100.56	$69.00
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	40	22	$81.30	$37.83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	37	$229.28	$129.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$194.14	$100.53
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$120.00	$70.83
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	12	$1000.00	$196.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	128	58	$116.21	$66.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	62	$100.00	$66.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	66	56	$217.45	$125.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$150.00	$96.80
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$120.00	$67.84
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1000.00	$192.32
43274 Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1720.00	$443.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	189	65	$120.45	$65.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	73	65	$216.99	$124.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	61	47	$100.00	$65.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$150.00	$96.98
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	38	23	$89.53	$35.88
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$154.70	$92.76
43264 Removal of stone from bile or pancreatic duct using an endoscope	16	12	$1600.00	$77.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$120.00	$66.78
43259 Ultrasound examination of esophagus, stomach and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	15	14	$1000.00	$192.58
43242 Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	12	$1200.00	$248.82
43274 Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$1800.00	$438.88
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1000.00	$182.55
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	13	13	$2430.23	$639.58
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$750.00	$71.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OH 35.067024

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Partners Physician Group

1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 443072432

Phone: 3303441967

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Karen Walker , RN

Registered Nurse - Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult

NPI 1699938209

Registered Nurse

Dr. Gary Waltz , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry

NPI 1720151814

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 157 W CEDAR ST, AKRON, OH 443072564 (Tel: 3302533227)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 157 W CEDAR ST, AKRON, OH 443072564 (Tel: 3302533227)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as HERBERT AWENDER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #35.067024 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245308055

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 01, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

157 W Cedar St

Akron, OH 443072564

Phone: 3302533227

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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