Quick answers
- Does George S. Waits Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George S. Waits Iv accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does George S. Waits Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 171 services for George S. Waits Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George S. Waits Iv's NPI number?
- 1407242951. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for George S. Waits Iv, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 72 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 171 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)27 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)21 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)19 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease67%
- Arthritis57%
- Atrial fibrillation57%
- Diabetes46%
Hospitals where George S. Waits Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George S. Waits Iv at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340014
Practice locations
Addresses where George S. Waits Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1226 Eastchester Dr, Suite 100High Point, NC 27265 (336) 481‑8540
- 125 Queens RdCharlotte, NC 28204 (704) 316‑1220
- 1710 Kernersville Medical Pkwy, Suite 205Kernersville, NC 27284 (336) 983‑4500
- 186 Kimel Park DrWinston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 277‑2000
- 189 Samaritans Ridge RdElkin, NC 28621 (336) 526‑3005
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George S. Waits Iv as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group, LLC2,430 clinicians in the group
- Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc620 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in High Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in High Point, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407242951 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians