Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karie Lafleur, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Asheville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
93 VICTORIA RD, Asheville, NC 28801
8287715512
Registered in NPPES since 2010
NPI: 1588996714 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Lafleur 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. Lafleur

Dr. Karie Lafleur is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Asheville, NC, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lafleur performed 196 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lafleur received a total of $74,443 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 217 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. Lafleur 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.

✓ 16 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 25% volume in NC $74,443 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
196
Medicare services
Top 25% in NC for obstetrics & gynecology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$25
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
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
58 $2 $6
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.
47 $52 $91
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
44 $32 $33
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
20 $3 $8
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.
15 $34 $90
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
12 $34 $35
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$74,443
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,635/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NC for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
217
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
$63,863
2023
$8,270
2022
$1,478
2021
$231
2020
$40
2019
$304
2018
$257

Payments by company (2024)

Organon Llc
$54,819
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$8,883
PFIZER INC.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$30
Amgen Inc.
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$17
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$15
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Organon Llc
$54,819
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$15,725
Organon LLC
$2,334
ABBVIE INC.
$298
PFIZER INC.
$156
AbbVie Inc.
$147
Amgen Inc.
$133
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$88
AbbVie, Inc.
$62
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$57
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$55
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$47
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Ethicon US, LLC
$44
Clinical Innovations, LLC
$41
Hologic, LLC
$41
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$40
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$37
Lupin Inc.
$31
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$30
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$29
Allergan Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 97.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · Bonjesta · EVENITY · Endosee · Exparel · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · HARMONIC Product Family · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · JADA SYSTEM · Kiwi ProCup · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · NEXPLANON · OFIRMEV · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Obstetrical Products · Orilissa · Osphena · PREMARIN · PVC · Prolia · SLYND · SOLOSEC · STRATAFIX · Saxenda · Summit Doppler · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Veozah · ZURZUVAE
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 →
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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists in nearby ZIP areas
87
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
0.0 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. Lafleur is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NC), with 16 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. Lafleur experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lafleur performed 58 automated urinalysis 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. Lafleur receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lafleur received a total of $74,443 from 30 companies across 217 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. Lafleur's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Asheville?
Dr. Lafleur's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Lafleur) 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →