Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peggy Ohara, MD

Pediatrics · Asheville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4 DOCTORS PARK, Asheville, NC 28801
8282698126
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1043327497 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. Ohara 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. Ohara

Dr. Peggy Ohara is a pediatrics specialist in Asheville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ohara performed 138 Medicare services across 37 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ohara received a total of $3,356 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 180 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. 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. Ohara 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 138 Medicare services $3,356 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
138
Medicare services
Bottom 27% in NC for pediatrics
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
37
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~7 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
Psychotherapy and evaluation, 30 minutes
A combined session involving psychotherapy and an evaluation and management visit lasting 30 minutes.
 71 $48 $176
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.
 67 $83 $293
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,356
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $479/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NC for pediatrics
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
180
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
$3,267 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$88 (2.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$273
2023
$283
2022
$601
2021
$815
2020
$602
2019
$597
2018
$184

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$519
ABBVIE INC.
$400
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$340
Lundbeck LLC
$300
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$216
AbbVie Inc.
$207
Allergan, Inc.
$184
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$169
Allergan Inc.
$168
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
ITI, Inc.
$106
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$59
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$58
Shire North American Group Inc
$42
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P.
$37
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Eisai Inc.
$32
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$24
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$21
Corium, LLC
$21
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$14
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Sobi, Inc
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · Adzenys XR-ODT · Aptensio XR · Auvelity · Azstarys · BELSOMRA · BEXSERO · BRINTELLIX · CAPLYTA · Dayvigo · EUCRISA · HETLIOZ · INGREZZA · JORNAY PM · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · LATUDA · MENACTRA · Otovel · PREVNAR - 13 · Prednisolone 25 · QELBREE · QVAR · REXULTI · ROTATEQ · SPRAVATO · SYNAGIS · Synagis · TRINTELLIX · Trintellix · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vyvanse
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for pediatrics in NC.

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Geographic Context

Pediatricians within 10 mi
98
Per 100K population
36.1
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
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. Ohara is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NC peers, 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. Ohara experienced with psychotherapy and evaluation, 30 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ohara performed 71 psychotherapy and evaluation, 30 minutes 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. Ohara receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ohara received a total of $3,356 from 31 companies across 180 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. Ohara's costs compare to other pediatricians in Asheville?
Dr. Ohara's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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 High for Dr. Ohara) 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 ↗, 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. 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 →