Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ana Arango, M.D.
Rheumatology · Asheville, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Arango
Dr. Ana Arango is a rheumatology specialist in Asheville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arango performed 102,871 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arango received a total of $2,919 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 122 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Arango 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 19% volume in NC
$2,919 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗102,871
Medicare services
Top 19% in NC for rheumatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
26,050 | $10 | $30 |
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 22,520 | $5 | $11 |
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 17,220 | $8 | $17 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
10,400 | $4 | $11 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
8,475 | $34 | $75 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,400 | $18 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
839 | $8 | $10 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
828 | $8 | $43 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
792 | $5 | $35 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
790 | $3 | $30 |
| 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. |
790 | $87 | $206 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
772 | $10 | $41 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
540 | $29 | $94 |
| 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. |
355 | $11 | $38 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
297 | $0 | $5 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
285 | $6 | $200 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
240 | $18 | $58 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
236 | $98 | $265 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
211 | $5 | $20 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
197 | $3 | $27 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
197 | $5 | $22 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
195 | $48 | $137 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 169 | $8 | $35 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
160 | $12 | $52 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
156 | $49 | $250 |
| Trabecular bone score calculation This procedure calculates the trabecular bone score using imaging data to assess bone microarchitecture. It includes interpretation and a report on fracture risk. |
146 | $28 | $58 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
144 | $5 | $26 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
143 | $40 | $99 |
| Tuberculosis test, enumeration of t-cells A blood test that counts T-cells to help detect tuberculosis infection. |
114 | $98 | $175 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
87 | $13 | $50 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
70 | $21 | $84 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
70 | $1 | $28 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
56 | $4 | $20 |
| 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. |
56 | $111 | $319 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
52 | $16 | $52 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
52 | $13 | $73 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
52 | $14 | $43 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen neutralization test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the neutralization of the hepatitis B surface antigen. |
52 | $10 | $20 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
47 | $12 | $52 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
47 | $1 | $5 |
| Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody screening test A blood test used to screen for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). This test helps detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the blood. |
46 | $11 | $45 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 46 | $6 | $54 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
39 | $14 | $67 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test helps determine if a person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. |
39 | $12 | $20 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
38 | $22 | $186 |
| Iron level test | 37 | $6 | $24 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
37 | $9 | $27 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
35 | $13 | $54 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
35 | $10 | $25 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
31 | $1 | $10 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
26 | $6 | $30 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
24 | $12 | $50 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
23 | $26 | $109 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 23 | $142 | $397 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
18 | $36 | $175 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody titer test A blood test that measures the level of specific antibodies to help assess autoimmune disorders. |
18 | $11 | $49 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
15 | $54 | $185 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $23 | $114 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
13 | $23 | $223 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody (IgM) test A blood test that measures the level of IgM antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test is used to help determine if a person has a recent or acute hepatitis B infection. |
13 | $12 | $45 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
34.0% high complexity
58.0% medium
8.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,919
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $487/year across 6 years
Bottom 48% in NC for rheumatology
22
Companies
122
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,147
2023
$939
2022
$372
2021
$70
2019
$143
2018
$247
Payments by company (2024)
Amgen Inc.
$380
ABBVIE INC.
$197
PFIZER INC.
$168
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$74
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
Organon Llc
$29
UCB, Inc.
$27
Celgene Corporation
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
GENZYME CORPORATION
$21
Sandoz Inc.
$15
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 65.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$804
AbbVie Inc.
$285
PFIZER INC.
$263
ABBVIE INC.
$233
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$201
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$180
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$161
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$125
AbbVie, Inc.
$114
UCB, Inc.
$95
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$61
GENZYME CORPORATION
$44
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Genentech USA, Inc.
$31
Organon Llc
$29
Celgene Corporation
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Sandoz Inc.
$15
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Crysvita · EVENITY · Enbrel · HADLIMA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KRYSTEXXA · ORENCIA · Otezla · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · SAPHNELO · SKYRIZI · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · XELJANZ · ZTLido
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists in nearby ZIP areas
16
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
4.8 mi
4.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Arango is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NC), with 19 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. Arango experienced with golimumab infusion (simponi aria)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arango performed 26,050 golimumab infusion (simponi aria) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Arango receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arango received a total of $2,919 from 22 companies across 122 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Arango's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Asheville?
Dr. Arango's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Arango) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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