Quick answers
- Does Charles H. Aust Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles H. Aust Jr. 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 Charles H. Aust Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 552 Original Medicare patients and 2,002 services for Charles H. Aust Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles H. Aust Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1639109200. 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 Charles H. Aust Jr., 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 | 552 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,002 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)855 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)456 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)217 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)100 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)59 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Charles H. Aust Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles H. Aust Jr. 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.
- Dupont Hospital LLCFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150150
- Kosciusko Community HospitalWarsaw, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150133
- Lutheran Hospital of IndianaFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150017
- St Joseph Health System, LLCFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150047
- The Orthopaedic Hospital of Lutheran Health NetworFt Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 150168
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles H. Aust Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 303 S Main StBluffton, IN 46714 (260) 824‑3210
- 7950 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804 (615) 221‑4447
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles H. Aust Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Associated Pathologists, LLC139 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Associated Pathologists, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639109200 |
| 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