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Pathology

Charles H. Aust Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Fort Wayne, IN · Warsaw, IN · Ft Wayne, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Charles H. Aust Jr., MD is a pathologist at 303 S Main St, Bluffton, IN 46714. Phone: (260) 824-3210. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles H. Aust Jr. had 552 Original Medicare patients and 2,002 services. NPI 1639109200. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles H. Aust Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients552
Services billed to Medicare2,002
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)855 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)456 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)217 services
  4. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)100 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles H. Aust Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other clinicians in Associated Pathologists, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639109200
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians