Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Katherine Betcher, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Muskegon, MI
Low-engagement
1675 LEAHY ST STE 201A, Muskegon, MI 49442
2316726600
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1164862033 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Betcher 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. Betcher

Dr. Katherine Betcher is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Muskegon, MI, with 13 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Betcher received a total of $1,629 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Betcher is 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.

✓ 13 years in practice $1,629 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,629
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $233/year across 7 years
Top 27% in MI for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
56
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
$1,440 (88.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$189 (11.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$484
2023
$462
2022
$158
2021
$57
2020
$26
2019
$273
2018
$170

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$178
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$83
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$82
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$42
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$34
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
Organon Llc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 71.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$285
AbbVie, Inc.
$249
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$178
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$120
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$99
AbbVie Inc.
$93
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$92
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$83
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$66
PFIZER INC.
$64
Organon LLC
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$31
Meditrina
$30
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$18
Organon Llc
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$13
CONMED Corporation
$12
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$11
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$11
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · APTIMA · Da Vinci Surgical System · ETHICON · GEMTESA · GENERAL HYSTEROSCOPIC BIOPSY · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · JADA SYSTEM · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · Lupron · MYFEMBREE · MYRISK · NEXPLANON · NOVASURE · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Orilissa · PARAGARD T 380A · PREMARIN · SLYND · THROMBIN · Veozah
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
17.7
County median income
$63,495
Nearest hospital
TRINITY HEALTH MUSKEGON HOSPITAL
8.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Betcher is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Betcher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Betcher received a total of $1,629 from 25 companies across 56 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Betcher) 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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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →