Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer, MD

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • Diagnostic radiologist
NPI1992768535PAC ID8224001995
Medicare services, 2024
3,421
Medicare patients, 2024
2,853
Publications
16
MIPS score, 2024
100
Hospital affiliations
5
Practice address
3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Practice phone
Call (336) 718-5000
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Primary practice

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Hospital · Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer is a diagnostic radiologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Dr. Auringer practices at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina, part of Novant Health.

Dr. Auringer's NPI, 1992768535, was assigned on April 6, 2006. Dr. Auringer graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1984. Dr. Auringer's North Carolina license number on file is 29999.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
8224001995
NPI enumeration date
April 6, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(336) 718-5000
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
68
Medical school graduation
1984

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer practices at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Dr. Auringer's primary practice is Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, at 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27103 in Forsyth County. The practice phone is (336) 718-5000.

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Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer is affiliated with 9 sites of care and 3 medical groups

Dr. Auringer's primary practice is Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina, part of Novant Health. Dr. Auringer is also affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital. The medical group on file is Triad Radiology Associates. Dmand AI also links Dr. Auringer to 3 more hospitals, 3 group practices and clinics, 2 medical groups and 1 hospital outpatient department, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Auringer practices, 9 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+8 more sites and 2 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer is one of 1,068 diagnostic radiologists in North Carolina

Diagnostic radiology is Dr. Auringer's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2085R0202X. Dr. Auringer is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dmand AI has Dr. Auringer's licenses on file in 4 states: North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Diagnostic radiology, North CarolinaPrimaryLicense 29999 · 1986 to 2025 · taxonomy 2085R0202X
  • Ohio license1988 to 2027
  • South Carolina license2016 to 2027
  • Virginia license2014 to 2024

Diagnostic radiologists near Dr. Auringer

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Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer billed Medicare for 3,421 services in 2024

CMS data shows 3,421 Medicare services from Dr. Auringer across 43 procedure codes in 2024, for 2,853 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $71,599 for them.

Medicare services, 20243,421
Medicare patients2,853
Paid by Medicare$71,599
Procedure codes43

Dr. Auringer's Medicare services by type, 2024

  1. Imaging3,212
  2. Tests and treatments209

Where Dr. Auringer's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office45313%
  • In a facility2,96887%

Dr. Auringer compared with the North Carolina median for diagnostic radiologists, 2024

  • Dr. Auringer
  • North Carolina median
Medicare services
3,421vs 2,32147% above
Medicare patients
2,853vs 1,72765% above

Medians across 1,000 diagnostic radiologists in North Carolina with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Auringer's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer treated 2,853 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75

CMS counts 2,853 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Auringer in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 1,148 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 17% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.71, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Auringer's median patient age at 70, with 60% women.

Medicare patients, 20242,853
Average age75
Average risk score1.71
Also on Medicaid17%

Dr. Auringer's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Auringer's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women1,65858%
  • Men1,19542%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Auringer's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis58%
  4. Anxiety39%
  5. Chronic kidney disease38%
  6. Ischemic heart disease38%
  7. Diabetes37%
  8. Mood disorders36%

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Dr. Auringer's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 70

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women60%
  • Men40%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer scored 100 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 100 out of 100 for Dr. Auringer for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Auringer accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Dr. Auringer's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 100of 100Final score
  • 100of 100Quality
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer has 16 publications on record

Dmand AI links 16 papers to Dr. Auringer, published from 2004 to 2016. The most frequent topics are Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed and Ultrasonography. Dr. Auringer has published most often in J Pediatr. Dr. Auringer's most frequent co-authors are George S. Bisset, MD, Lynn A. Fordham and Charles M. Myer, MD.

Papers16
Years published2004 to 2016

Topics Dr. Auringer writes about most

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography
  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
  • Radiography

Dr. Auringer's most frequent co-authors

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University

Dr. Auringer graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1984.

  1. Medical schoolSUNY Upstate Medical University
  2. Board certified in diagnostic radiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
  3. Board certified in pediatric radiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

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Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer accepts plans from 10 insurance carriers

Dr. Auringer is in network with 10 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • HCSC
  • Regence Health Plans
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas
  • CMS Medicare
  • +2 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Auringer accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare6
  2. PPO5
  3. HMO4
  4. Medicaid2
  5. POS2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer's NPI number?

Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer's NPI number is 1992768535. It was assigned on April 6, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer?

Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer is a diagnostic radiologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Diagnostic Radiology Physician (taxonomy code 2085R0202X).

Where does Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer practice?

Dr. Auringer practices at 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Dr. Auringer's primary practice is Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina, part of Novant Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Auringer to 3 hospitals, 3 group practices and clinics, 2 medical groups and 1 hospital outpatient department.

What is Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Auringer is (336) 718-5000.

What is Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer's medical license number?

Dr. Auringer's North Carolina license number on file is 29999, one of the licenses on file in 4 states.

Which states has Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Auringer in North Carolina (1986 to 2025), Ohio (1988 to 2027), South Carolina (2016 to 2027) and Virginia (2014 to 2024).

Which hospitals is Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer affiliated with?

Dr. Auringer practices at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Auringer is also affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Auringer to 3 more hospitals.

What medical group is Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer part of?

Dr. Auringer is linked to Triad Radiology Associates. Dmand AI links Dr. Auringer to 2 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Auringer billed Medicare for 3,421 services in 2024, and Dr. Auringer accepts Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer's MIPS score?

Dr. Auringer's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 100 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

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How many Medicare patients does Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer see?

CMS counts 2,853 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Auringer in 2024, with an average age of 75.

Is Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer board certified?

Yes. Dr. Auringer is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology.

What services does Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Auringer's most billed Medicare services were diagnostic imaging (71045), diagnostic imaging (71046) and diagnostic imaging (70450).

Where did Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer go to medical school?

Dr. Auringer graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1984.

How long has Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer been practicing?

Dr. Auringer graduated from medical school in 1984, 42 years ago.

Does Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer do research?

Dmand AI links 16 publications to Dr. Auringer, published from 2004 to 2016.

Who does Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer publish with?

Dr. Auringer's most frequent co-authors are George S. Bisset, MD (1 shared paper), Lynn A. Fordham (1 shared paper) and Charles M. Myer, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Sam Thomas Auringer accept?

Dr. Auringer is in network with 10 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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