Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Howard Wright, D.O.
Family Medicine · Dearborn, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wright from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wright
Dr. Howard Wright is a family medicine specialist in Dearborn, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wright performed 5,015 Medicare services across 2,939 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wright received a total of $17,809 from 98 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1175 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wright is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in MI
$17,809 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,015
Medicare services
Top 1% in MI for family medicine
2,939
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~251 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,097 | $42 | $101 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
609 | $62 | $110 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
449 | $3 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
385 | $51 | $146 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
292 | $16 | $100 |
| Annual depression screening | 289 | $17 | $50 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
272 | $9 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
250 | $53 | $190 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
226 | $4 | $12 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
186 | $11 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
116 | $31 | $35 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
115 | $36 | $31 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
99 | $10 | $55 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
93 | $74 | $90 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
74 | $0 | $10 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
73 | $10 | $40 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
64 | $22 | $55 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
33 | $4 | $20 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
30 | $283 | $300 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
30 | $40 | $325 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
29 | $31 | $84 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
28 | $1 | $10 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
27 | $31 | $35 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
26 | $78 | $375 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
19 | $24 | $110 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
18 | $102 | $325 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
16 | $159 | $200 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $26 | $55 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $80 | $225 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $20 | $65 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
13 | $42 | $120 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
13 | $8 | $55 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.5% high complexity
4.1% medium
95.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,809
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,544/year across 7 years
Top 1% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
98
Companies
1,175
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,652 (99.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$100 (0.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$56 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,694
2023
$2,085
2022
$2,450
2021
$2,812
2020
$2,451
2019
$3,026
2018
$3,291
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$145
PFIZER INC.
$136
Novo Nordisk Inc
$130
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$92
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$83
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$82
Lilly USA, LLC
$82
ABBVIE INC.
$72
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$70
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$56
Tolmar, Inc.
$51
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$44
Abbott Laboratories
$43
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$41
Dexcom, Inc.
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$35
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Optinose US, Inc.
$24
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Indivior Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 24.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,364
PFIZER INC.
$1,607
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,314
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,214
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$903
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$760
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$697
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$689
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$623
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$575
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$505
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$430
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$324
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$322
AbbVie Inc.
$319
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$252
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$225
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$217
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$212
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$201
Allergan, Inc.
$200
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$188
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$182
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$177
ABBVIE INC.
$157
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$155
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$144
Indivior Inc.
$144
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$130
Orexo US, Inc.
$111
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$109
GENZYME CORPORATION
$109
COMSORT, Inc
$100
Eisai Inc.
$94
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$87
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$82
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
US WorldMeds, LLC
$72
Allergan Inc.
$71
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$70
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$62
Lundbeck LLC
$61
Abbott Laboratories
$59
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$57
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$53
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$52
Tolmar, Inc.
$51
Teleflex LLC
$48
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$44
Dexcom, Inc.
$41
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
DEXCOM, INC.
$39
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$39
Genentech USA, Inc.
$39
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$31
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$30
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$27
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$26
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$25
Optinose US, Inc.
$24
Alkermes, Inc.
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$18
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$18
MannKind Corporation
$17
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$15
Covis Pharma GmBH
$15
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$14
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$14
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
Mannkind Corporation
$13
Almatica Pharma LLC
$13
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Phadia US Inc.
$12
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$12
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$11
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,762
Per 100K population
99.3
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORN
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Wright is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of MI peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Wright experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wright performed 1,097 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Wright receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wright received a total of $17,809 from 98 companies across 1,175 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Wright's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Dearborn?
Dr. Wright's average Medicare payment per service is $34. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Wright) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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